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Global assets in Q1 2026 have entered a clear systemic correction. From cryptocurrencies to traditional assets, from stocks to precious metals, almost all major asset classes are experiencing synchronized declines. This is not just short-term market volatility but the beginning of a definitive bear market cycle. Based on wave theory, we need to establish a quantitative standard to understand the current market phase characteristics and future development directions.

Systemic Decline of Global Assets, Bear Market as Consensus

As early as the beginning of 2026, it was observed that the market was entering the early stages of a bear market. By mid-March, this view gained widespread market recognition — while indices had not yet fallen sharply, small and medium assets had already begun a sustained and comprehensive decline.

Traditional safe-haven assets such as gold, silver, and A-shares also did not escape, entering correction cycles. This synchronized market-wide decline indicates that the bear market is not an issue of individual sectors but a systemic reassessment of the entire investment ecosystem.

Scientific Definition of Bear Market and Wave Theory Framework

Market understanding of bear markets varies widely. Some say “no matter how high the price, long-term profit means a bull market; no matter how low the price, long-term loss means a bear market” — this description is vivid but lacks quantitative standards.

In wave theory, we use wave degrees to precisely define bear markets: narrowly, a bear market refers to the correction after the completion of a major wave or higher-level 5-wave impulsive move. Broadly, bear markets are divided into four levels:

Deep Bear — correction after the end of a cycle wave level or higher 5-wave impulsive move (most severe bear market)

Major Bear — correction after the end of a large wave level 5-wave impulsive move

Medium Bear — correction after the end of a medium wave level 5-wave impulsive move

Small Bear — correction after the end of a small wave level 5-wave impulsive move or below

According to this framework, we can judge that the Peter Index, gold, silver, etc., are in the deep bear stage; some growth stocks are in the major bear stage. This layered understanding helps us more accurately assess the adjustment pressures and rebound potential of different assets.

Three Distinct Phases in the Bear Market Process

A bear market does not happen overnight but unfolds in three clear stages, each with different market behaviors and operational opportunities.

Early Bear Stage — the most confusing phase. Major indices are still oscillating at high levels, but small and medium assets at the bottom have already begun a continuous decline. Many investors still hold a lucky mindset because mainstream indicators have not yet triggered alarms.

Mid Bear Stage — the acceleration phase. Indices fall sharply, panic spreads, and small and medium assets follow the main indices in rapid decline. At this point, bottom-fishing becomes the most attractive but also the riskiest operation.

Late Bear Stage — the bottom-building phase. The decline speed slows, entering a consolidation and bottoming process, but market divergence becomes apparent — some assets’ declines have slowed, while others continue to fall but with weakened momentum. This stage often contains reversal opportunities.

Currently, the market is transitioning from the early to mid-stage of the bear market, indicating there is still room for further adjustment.

Operational Strategies and Validation Records in the Bear Environment

There is no lack of action in a bear market. On the contrary, through precise wave analysis, we can conduct structured short positions. Since March, operations have shown that by accurately identifying the top, short positions have been successfully established on 11 tokens including pixel, dego, kite, pippin, resolv, lyn, power, enso, ZEC, among others. Except for a few slightly high entry points, most positions were opened near the peaks.

The logic behind this is: after an asset completes a 5-wave impulsive move, a correction wave follows. Using wave theory to identify this critical point allows us to seize the most certain operational opportunities in the bear market.

Validation of Technical Predictions and Turning Points

Wave analysis predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum on March 13 indicated BTC would reach around 73,925 and ETH around 2,204 on that day. These predictions were validated on March 13. Subsequently, BTC hit around 74,482 and ETH around 2,311 on March 16, confirming the forecast again.

According to Gann’s time cycle theory, the next key turning points are expected on March 21 and March 26-27, 2026, which may bring directional confirmation to the market.

Real-time Trends of Mainstream Coins and Major Assets

Bitcoin (BTC) — current price $69,280, 24h change -4.26%. According to the latest wave analysis, BTC is completing its current wave correction, with key support levels still to be monitored.

Ethereum (ETH) — current price $2,130, 24h change -4.69%. ETH’s decline is slightly larger than BTC’s, reflecting increased risk pricing for risk assets.

Gold (XAU) — traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset, but also unable to escape the bear market influence. The rebound target predicted last week at the secondary high has been reached; a new downward wave has begun.

Silver (XAG) — similar pattern, with the rebound predicted on March 10 ending at the secondary top, followed by correction. The synchronized decline of precious metals reinforces the view that “the bear market shrouds the globe.”

ZEC (Zcash) — current price $239.15, 24h change -9.56%, a significantly larger drop than mainstream coins, reflecting the vulnerability of small-cap tokens in a bear market.

The divergence in asset trends precisely validates the characteristics of different bear market stages — large assets slow to decline, small assets fall sharply, typical of the transition from early to mid-stage.

Independent Thinking and Risk Management Value

In a bear market environment, information and predictions are everywhere, but true value lies in cultivating independent thinking. Learning wave theory, Gann theory, and other technical systems is not about blindly following but about establishing your own judgment framework.

Once you truly understand the running laws of waves and the progressive relationships of wave degrees, you won’t lose direction amid market noise. Bear markets often eliminate investors lacking judgment, but for those with systemic thinking, they also present the most certain opportunities.

The future success or failure of the market depends on whether you can maintain rational analysis, identify genuine opportunities amid panic. Keep learning, stay skeptical, and keep validating — this is the survival strategy in a bear market.