A Market Capitulation Zone describes a period of extreme selling pressure where investors panic and liquidate their holdings regardless of price, often leading to a sharp decline. This phase is characterized by widespread fear, despair, and the surrender of previously optimistic participants. It typically marks the final stage of a bear market, preceding a potential market bottom. This zone represents the peak of investor pessimism.
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News reports frequently identify a market capitulation zone as a potential signal for a market bottom, suggesting that the worst of the selling pressure may be over. On-chain indicators, such as significant realized losses and a high percentage of supply held by short-term holders in loss, often confirm this phase. Understanding this zone is crucial for identifying potential reversal points in market cycles. It provides a historical context for anticipating the end of severe market downturns.
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