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I just looked at something that many people in the community may be waiting for—this is the bull run. Essentially, a bull run is a phase in which investors are actively buying; demand exceeds supply, market sentiment is high, and prices keep rising. When you see prices trending strongly upward in a particular market, it could be a sign that most people are more optimistic about the future—believing that the price will continue to climb. That’s when you might be entering a real bull run.
The great thing here is that when investors’ confidence increases, it creates a positive feedback loop. Prices rise, people see profits, and more people jump in—causing prices to keep going up. Since the price of any cryptocurrency depends heavily on public sentiment, some traders use strategies to try to gauge how people are feeling in the market—whether people are optimistic or fearful.
Now, everyone often asks when the bull run will start. Previously, there were theories saying BTC needs to break above 48k, but looking at the current situation (May 2026), BTC is at 80.86k USD. If the price stays here or higher, that means we may already be in a bull run—or at least the market has long surpassed those old targets. Signs of a true bull run aren’t just any specific number on the price—it's continuous buying activity and the confidence of the community. If you’re tracking the market, pay attention to whether this uptrend continues—that’s how you can tell whether a bull run is truly happening or just a temporary jump.