Galaxy says bitcoin bear market is over; now is the time to buy and hold

What happened

Galaxy said bitcoin’s bear market ended in June as fading long-term holder selling signals an attractive buying opportunity.

Why it matters

The launch may affect adoption and competitive positioning for Bitcoin; usage evidence is the next signal to watch.

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6 reports · 1 original report · 4 independent

1. The BlockPrimary source · Supports · EN · 50%
   Galaxy says bitcoin bear market is over; now is the time to buy and hold ↗Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
2. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 57%
   Bitcoin’s Bear Market Is Over, Galaxy Research Says: 'Now Is an Attractive Time to Buy' ↗Oct 26, 2026, 9:01 AM
3. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 50%
   Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying, Spends $205M Buying Back STRC ↗Oct 26, 2026, 9:24 AM
4. CointelegraphIndependent · Supports · EN · 49%
   Strategy skips Bitcoin purchases, spends $205M on STRC buybacks ↗Oct 26, 2026, 9:27 AM
5. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   Strive Buys 6,182 Bitcoin For $511 Million, Lines Up $1 Billion ATM To Buy More ↗Oct 26, 2026, 8:24 AM
6. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 48%
   The Bitcoin vs. Nasdaq Signal Has Flipped Bullish ↗Oct 26, 2026, 9:26 AM

Claims

• Galaxy says bitcoin bear market is over; now is the time to buy and hold Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. October 26, 2026 at 8:24 AMFirst reported
2. Oct 26, 2026, 8:43 AMUnverified · 70/63%
3. Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 AMUnverified · 70/63%
4. Oct 26, 2026, 9:02 AMCorroborated · 68/72%
5. Oct 26, 2026, 9:36 AMCorroborated · 73/74%

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