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Capitulation Phase

Definition

The capitulation phase in financial markets, including cryptocurrency, describes a period of intense, widespread selling driven by panic and despair among investors. During this phase, market participants sell their holdings at any price, often at significant losses, in a final act of giving up on their investments. This typically marks the climax of a bear market, preceding a potential market bottom and subsequent recovery. It is characterized by extreme fear and high trading volume.