Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Prices and markets

Why crypto prices move the way they do.

7 guides, in reading order

  1. Why does crypto crash?Crypto falls sharply when buyers pull back and forced selling takes over. Common triggers are interest rates, leverage, regulation and failures.2 min read
  2. Why does crypto go up?Crypto prices rise when demand outpaces a limited supply. Cheap money, new ways to invest, popular stories and borrowed funds feed that demand.2 min read
  3. Bull market vs bear market in cryptoA bull market is a long stretch of rising prices and a bear market is a long stretch of falling ones. Crypto has swung sharply between them.2 min read
  4. Why is crypto so volatile?Crypto prices swing widely because markets are thin, coins have no earnings to anchor their value, and borrowed money magnifies every move.2 min read
  5. What happens if a cryptocurrency goes to zero?A cryptocurrency can fall to zero, and many have. Holders keep their tokens but find no buyers. A coin held outright cannot go below zero.2 min read
  6. What is a crypto whale?A crypto whale is a person or organization holding enough of a coin that their buying or selling can move its price.2 min read
  7. What is altcoin season?Altcoin season is a period when most cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin rise faster than bitcoin does. It is easier to spot in hindsight.2 min read