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Crypto Glossary 100 terms

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Bear Market

A prolonged period of declining prices, typically defined as a drop of 20% or more from recent highs, accompanied by widespread pessimism and low investor confidence. Full definition

Bull Market

A sustained period of rising asset prices, typically accompanied by strong investor confidence, optimism, and increasing trading activity. Full definition

Inflation

The rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises, causing the purchasing power of a currency to decline over time. Full definition

Volatility

The degree and speed of price fluctuation in an asset over a given period, with cryptocurrency generally exhibiting far higher volatility than traditional assets. Full definition

Bitcoin Dominance

A metric representing bitcoin’s market capitalization as a percentage of the total cryptocurrency market’s combined market capitalization. Full definition

Central Bank

A national institution responsible for managing a country’s currency, money supply, and monetary policy, often acting as the government’s primary financial authority. Full definition

Circulating Supply

The total number of coins or tokens of a given cryptocurrency that are currently publicly available and circulating in the market. Full definition

Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

A fundraising method in which a new cryptocurrency project sells its tokens to early investors, typically in exchange for established cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or Ethereum. Full definition

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

The traditional process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time on a stock exchange, raising capital in exchange for equity ownership. Full definition