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Mid-Cycle Holder Selling

Definition

Mid-Cycle Holder Selling describes a phase within a market cycle where long-term investors, who typically hold assets for extended periods, begin to divest some of their holdings. This selling activity occurs after an initial price surge but before the absolute peak of a bull market, often to realize profits or rebalance portfolios. It indicates a strategic distribution by experienced participants, distinct from panic selling or end-of-cycle exhaustion. This behavior can introduce temporary downward pressure.