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Understanding Market Cycles: A Data-Driven Approach

BunnyQuant Team
1/15/2026
10 min read

# Market Cycles Explained

Markets don't move in straight linesβ€”they cycle through phases of expansion and contraction.

## The Four Market Phases

### 1. Accumulation (Bear to Bull Transition)
- Smart money enters
- Volume increases
- Prices stabilize after downtrend

### 2. Markup (Bull Market)
- Public participation increases
- Trend followers join
- New highs are made

### 3. Distribution (Bull to Bear Transition)
- Smart money exits
- Volatility increases
- Warning signs appear

### 4. Markdown (Bear Market)
- Panic selling occurs
- Support levels break
- Fear dominates

## BunnyQuant's Cycle Detection

Our **Market Cycle Detection** feature (Premium+) uses advanced algorithms to identify:
- Current market phase
- Probability of trend continuation
- Reversal signals

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## How to Use Cycle Detection

1. Select your ticker
2. Choose time frame (1d recommended)
3. Run Market Cycle analysis
4. Review confidence scores
5. Align your strategy with the cycle

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- Bullish strategies in uptrends
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## Conclusion

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