Most traders get wrecked in bear markets — but I’ve found they’re some of the best times to print consistent profits, if you know how to play it right.
This isn’t some magic indicator or risky futures play. It’s a 3-step system I built during the 2022 crash and refined in sideways chop. Now it consistently brings in $2,000+ per week, regardless of market direction.
Here’s exactly how I do it:
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Step 1: Trade the Trend (Even If It’s Down)
First thing I learned: Don’t fight the trend. Trade with it.
In bear markets, this means:
• Shorting resistance levels
• Selling bounces, not buying dips
• Using 4H and daily charts to follow the macro moves
My favorite indicator combo:
• EMA 50 & 200 cross: If price is below both, I only short
• RSI Divergence: Use it to time bounces or reversals
• MACD: To confirm momentum shifts
The best setups come when everyone’s expecting a reversal — but the chart says otherwise.
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Step 2: Scalping Key Levels
I make most of my profits from short-term scalps — not moonshots.
I target coins with:
• High 24h volume (Top 20 on Binance Futures)
• Strong support/resistance zones
• Predictable volatility (think $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $DOGE)
My go-to scalping play:
• Identify previous support that’s now resistance
• Wait for price to touch and reject with high volume
• Enter short with tight stop above resistance
• Set take-profit 2–3% below
These add up fast. On a $5K position with 3x leverage, even a 2% move nets $300+. Do this 3–4 times a week, and you’re already hitting $1,000–$1,200.
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Step 3: Risk First, Profit Second
The reason most traders don’t last in bear markets? They trade emotionally. I don’t.
My rules:
• Max 1.5% risk per trade
• Always trade with a stop-loss preset
• Walk away after 2 losing trades in a row (avoid revenge trading)
• Secure profits — never let green turn red
One tool that helped: Binance Futures calculator
It lets me plan risk/reward before I enter a trade. I know exactly what I’ll lose or win, every time.
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Example Trade That Made $680 in 4 Hours:
Pair: $ETH/USDT
Resistance: $3,030
Entry: $3,025 (short after wick rejection)
Stop-loss: $3,060
Take-profit: $2,950
Position size: $5,000 with 3x leverage
Result: TP hit in 4 hours = $680 profit
R:R ratio = 2.5:1
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Bear Markets Favor the Prepared
The truth? Most people sit on the sidelines or take losses during red weeks. But if you have a game plan and know how to short with discipline, you can pull serious cash while others panic.
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