Been trading for a while but keep hearing different terms thrown around.
What’s the actual opposite of bullish sentiment called? Want to make sure I’m using the right terminology when discussing market outlook with other traders.
Bearish sentiment is the opposite of bullish. Understanding the terms helps in trading discussions.
Bearish is the opposite of bullish sentiment.
Bearish sentiment is popular right now, but watch out. Retail traders often get bearish just when it’s time to buy. Sentiment surveys can show extremes that mark turning points. When 80% of traders are bearish, the market often moves up. Use sentiment to go against the crowd, not with it.
Yeah, bearish sentiment is right.
Newer traders often confuse being bearish on a pair vs bearish on a single currency. If you’re bearish USD but bullish EUR, you’re actually bullish on EUR/USD since you expect it to rise.
I made this mistake early on when talking trades with my buddy. We’d get our wires crossed and I’d miss setups because we weren’t speaking the same language.
Bearish is the term you’re looking for. It’s basic market language used all the time.
Yeah, everyone got bearish sentiment right.
But here’s what took me forever to learn - knowing the terms is nothing. What matters is catching sentiment before it flips.
I watch COT reports and my broker’s retail positioning data. When everyone’s screaming bearish and positions are crazy lopsided, I start hunting for longs.
Extreme sentiment is where you make money. The terminology? That’s just basic stuff.
You have the right idea about bearish sentiment, but focus less on the terms.
What truly matters is how sentiment impacts the markets and identifying the right trades. Terminology is simple, but recognizing sentiment changes can be challenging.
I’ve seen traders seem knowledgeable but overlook clear setups.
Bearish sentiment is the opposite of bullish.
Bullish means you expect prices to rise. Bearish means you’re expecting them to fall.
When I’m discussing with other traders, I say I’m bearish on EUR/USD if I’m looking for shorts, and bullish if I want to go long.
It’s a straightforward idea, but sometimes traders confuse sentiment with their actual positions.
The term you are looking for is bearish sentiment, which means expecting prices to fall. Keep in mind that sentiment in forex can change quickly. It should be one part of your analysis, but you should always prioritize price action to make informed trading decisions.
Bearish is the term for expecting prices to go down. Others covered it well already.
The opposite is bearish sentiment. Bulls push prices up, bears drag them down.
Sentiment changes fast in forex though. Focus on what the charts show you, not what everyone’s saying about where the market’s headed.
Bearish is what you mean.