Let's understand what a bull run really means and why everyone is talking about it.

A bull run is not just a price increase — it's a explosive surge that drives the entire market. When a bull run happens, crowd psychology kicks in, and each day brings new highs. The difference from a regular bull market is that a bull market is a long, steady growth over months or years, while a bull run is a sharp acceleration lasting days or weeks. A bull run is a period when everyone is talking about cryptocurrencies, media buzzes, and new people are flooding into the market.

In crypto, a bull run is especially pronounced due to volatility. Everything moves faster here, emotions run higher, and one positive news story can trigger a chain reaction.

How to tell if a bull run has already started? I look at several things. First, trading volumes spike sharply, and this isn’t just a quick jump — it’s a sustained increase in activity. Bitcoin begins to rise on weekly and monthly timeframes, and it doesn’t look like a local spike. Second, news stories start appearing about large funds and companies investing in crypto. When institutional money enters the market, it changes the game.

The third signal is interest in altcoins. When Bitcoin has already risen, and people are looking for quick gains, they start chasing altcoins. If you see less-known projects suddenly soaring, the bull run is already in full swing.

Technical indicators also help. RSI on higher timeframes shows levels similar to previous bull runs. It’s not a guarantee, but a good hint.

Currently, several factors look promising. Since September, Bitcoin has shown steady growth on major timeframes. This isn’t a day spike — it’s a stable upward trend. Plus, in 2024-2026, institutional investors are showing renewed interest. Crypto ETFs are getting approval, regulators are softening. All this creates a foundation for growth.

Altcoins are also starting to move. After Bitcoin moved up, capital started flowing into altcoins — a classic pattern. When this happens, it usually means the bull run has not only started but is gaining strength.

But there’s an important point — not every rise is a bull run. Many times, there’s a local spike that people mistake for the start of a big move, only for a correction to follow and everything to fall. Beginners often fall for this. They see the price increase by 5-10%, think they missed the opportunity, and buy at the peak. Then a pullback happens, and they end up in the red.

So before entering, you need to look at fundamental factors. Is there a real reason for the growth? Is it just speculation? If you see the price rising only on news about tweets from certain people, with no real changes, be cautious.

Currently, Bitcoin is around $67K, and if a bull run has truly begun, levels of $83K and $90K could be ahead. But this is not a promise — just possible target levels based on technical analysis. The market could move differently, and the correction could be deeper than expected.

The main thing — don’t get caught up in emotions. A bull run attracts beginners who want to get rich quickly. But those buying at the peak of hype often lose money. If you’re just starting out, it’s better to study the market, set stop-losses, and not invest everything at once. A bull run is an opportunity, but not a guarantee.