Crypto Markets and Macro: Cycles, Crashes and Rates

This hub explains what moves the crypto market as a whole: bull and bear cycles, crashes, sentiment gauges, inflation and central-bank decisions. It also gathers our beginner investing guides, portfolio basics and fiat currency converters.

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1. Bull vs Bear Market: Definitions, History and What the Data Shows — A bear market is a 20% closing drop from a high; a bull market is a 20% rise from a low. How long each lasts, how they relate to recessions, and why.
2. What is a bull market in crypto? The 20% rule and where it comes from — A bull market is a sustained price rise, usually 20% or more from a low. Where the rule comes from, how crypto guides adapt it, and its limits.
3. What Is a Bear Market? Definition, Crypto Depth and How Long It Lasts — A bear market is a fall of 20% or more from a recent high. In crypto, falls have reached 70-90% and bear markets have run about one to three years.
4. Crypto Winter 2026: Expert Guide to Surviving the Bear Market — Crypto winter is here in 2026. Learn what it is, what causes it, how long it lasts, and proven strategies to protect your portfolio and navigate the downturn.
5. What Is Altcoin Season? Expert Guide to Timing & Strategy — Learn what altcoin season is, how the Altcoin Season Index works, which indicators signal its start, and proven strategies to position your portfolio in 2026.
6. Crypto Fear and Greed Index Explained: What the 0-100 Score Measures — The Crypto Fear and Greed Index scores Bitcoin sentiment from 0 to 100. Its inputs and weights, the real band edges, and what it cannot tell you.
7. What Is the Crypto Fear and Greed Index? What the 0 to 100 Score Measures — A crypto fear and greed index scores market mood from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed). How three major versions are built and how to read them.
8. Why Is Crypto Crashing? 6 Reasons Behind the 2026 Market Crash — Why is crypto crashing in 2026? Bitcoin dropped 48% from its ATH. We break down 6 crash reasons, when crypto may recover, and what to do now.
9. Crypto Crash October 2025: Causes, Timeline & $19B Wipeout — The crypto crash of October 2026 was unlike anything the market had seen before.
10. Terra (LUNA) and TerraUSD (UST) Crash: What Happened and Where the Case Stands — Why TerraUSD lost its peg and LUNA collapsed in May 2022, and where Do Kwon's case, the SEC judgment and the bankruptcy stand now.
11. What Is Luna Classic (LUNC)? Complete Guide 2026 — Luna Classic (LUNC) explained: what happened to Terra Luna, how the burn works, price predictions 2026-2030, Do Kwon's sentencing, and whether LUNC is worth.
12. How to Start Investing as a Beginner: The Steps in Order — Start in order: build an emergency fund, pay off high-interest debt, then invest a fixed amount regularly in diversified funds. Losses can happen.
13. How to invest in crypto in 2026: set a cap, buy on a schedule, protect your keys — Two 2026 beginner guides, the IRS and the FTC on sizing a crypto stake, what dollar-cost averaging can't do, storage, tax and scams.
14. How to diversify a crypto portfolio: size first, then spread, then rebalance — Size the crypto share of your whole portfolio first, spread across and within asset classes, then rebalance. What BlackRock, the SEC, IMF and FCA say.
15. How to Be Successful in Crypto Without Luck: Complete Guide 2026 — Success in crypto isn't about luck-it's about discipline, education, and systematic strategies.
16. 6 Cryptocurrency Tips Every Investor Needs in 2026 — Master the 6 essential cryptocurrency tips for 2026: smart allocation, portfolio diversification, DCA strategy, DYOR, wallet security, and market monitoring.
17. Crypto Investment Trends 2026: What Investors Must Know — Explore the top crypto investment trends 2026 — institutional adoption, ETFs, RWA tokenization, stablecoins and AI — plus honest data and risks for investors.
18. Cryptocurrency Predictions: How the 2020 Forecasts Held Up — We checked the 2020 Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP price calls against the record. Some targets were hit, some missed, and the dates were mostly wrong.
19. S&P 500 ETF vs Crypto: Which Makes You a Millionaire Faster? — Compare S&P 500 ETF (VOO) vs Bitcoin & crypto returns for 2026. Millionaire calculator, risk analysis, and the optimal hybrid portfolio strategy.
20. What Is an IPO? How Initial Public Offerings Work in 2026 — An IPO is a private company's first sale of shares to the public. How it works, its rules, lockups, alternatives and how it differs from a token sale.
21. Crypto ETFs in Singapore: what retail investors can buy in 2026 — Singapore has not approved spot Bitcoin ETFs for retail offer. Licensed brokers may sell overseas-listed ones after risk disclosure and suitability checks.
22. Global Inflation 2026: Causes, Forecasts & How to Protect — Global inflation hit 4.4% in 2026 driven by the Middle East conflict.
23. Get To Know Hyperinflation: What Is It? How Does It Affect You? — Get To Know Hyperinflation: What Is It?
24. What Is Stagflation? Definition, Causes & How to Prepare — Stagflation is back in the headlines - and if you're feeling confused by the term, you're not alone. S.
25. 8 Best Investments to Hedge and Make a Profit during Inflation — Is inflation coming? The current surge in prices and commodities is affecting many countries around the globe.
26. What is a Fed Meeting? FOMC Explained for Crypto Investors 2026 — Learn what happens at Fed meetings, how FOMC decisions affect Bitcoin & crypto prices, and the complete 2026 FOMC schedule.
27. Xbullion — Xbullion is a digital token where one token represents one gram of gold.
28. Best Crypto to Buy During a Crash: 8 Top Picks for 2026 — Discover the best crypto to buy during a crash in 2026. Expert-picked coins across 3 risk tiers, plus DCA strategies and historical recovery data.
29. Best Crypto to Buy in 2026: Top 8 Picks by Risk Tier — The best crypto to buy in 2026 isn't one coin - it's a risk-tiered selection that matches your investment goals.
30. Best Altcoins to Buy in 2026: Top Picks by Risk Tier — The best altcoins to buy in 2026 ranked by risk tier. ETH, SOL, XRP, Chainlink, Sui & more — with live prices, market cap data, and honest analysis.
31. Indonesian Rupiah to USD: Today's Rate, Conversion Table and Why the Rupiah Is Above 18,000 — 1 USD = Rp18,069 (Bank Indonesia JISDOR, 23 Oct 2026). IDR to USD table, why the rupiah weakened in 2026, and how to change money safely.
32. PHP to USD Today — Philippine Peso to Dollar Converter & Live Rate 2026 — Convert PHP to USD with today's live rate. 1 PHP = $0.01723. Get the latest Philippine peso to dollar exchange rate, conversion tables & 2026 forecast.
33. SGD to USD — Currency Converter & Exchange Rate Guide 2026 — Convert SGD to USD with today's live rate. 1 SGD ≈ $0.781 USD (Feb 2026). Exchange rate history, forecast, and best conversion methods.
34. Thai Baht to USD — Currency Converter & Exchange Rate Guide 2026 — Convert Thai Baht to USD with live 2026 rates. 1 THB ≈ $0.032. Plus: buy Bitcoin with THB, historical rates & best converter tools. URL Slug: thai-baht-to-usd
35. Filecoin (FIL) Price Prediction: What the 2022 Forecasts Got Wrong and What Changes Now — FIL trades near $0.91, about 99.6% below its 2021 peak. Why the old forecasts missed, and what the Solstice upgrade and the end of vesting change.
36. Waller expects more Fed rate hikes if data come in as expected, with timing left open — Fed Governor Waller said on Oct. 8, 2026 he expects more rate hikes if data come in as expected, but did not tie them to consecutive meetings.
37. Lagarde: energy shock too large to look through, but a measured response remains appropriate — Lagarde says the ECB won't ignore the energy shock but will respond in measured steps. Rates at 2.50%, inflation at 3.8%, and what to watch on 29 Oct.
38. ECB's Elderson reports 1,200 more supervisory measures closed than created in 2025, with review due mid-October — ECB Banking Supervision closed 1,200 more measures than it created in 2025, from a stock of about 12,000. A one-off review of that stock starts in mid-October.
39. SkyAI's $3 tender offer: terms, deadline and what holders should check before Oct. 29 — SkyAI (Nasdaq: SKYA) sold all its SOL and offers $3.00 cash for up to 95% of its shares and warrants. The offer expires Oct. 29, 2026, New York time.