Dead Cat Bounce vs. True Bottom: Where Are We Now?

After a series of declines, the market has become increasingly cautious about any rebound. Most people believe this is merely a dead cat bounce in a bear market, with further drops likely to come.

We may all wonder: what stage are we? Are we currently in “fear“ stage?

Analysts warn that despite that the fear and greed index indicate the sentiment is low, we haven’t seen the capitulation yet. That means the real pain is still ahead.

However, some argue that with Trump softening his stance on tariffs, the impact of tariffs on the market may lessen going forward. If a recession can be avoided, the market's downside potential might be limited.

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Investors are divided on where we are in the current cycle.

What’s your take?

Is this a dead cat bounce or have we already hit the bottom?

Where are we now?

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# Dead Cat Bounce vs. True Bottom: Where Are We Now?

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  • icycrystal
    ·2025-04-25
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    @LMSunshine @rL @Universe宇宙 @GoodLife99 @HelenJanet @Shyon @Aqa @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @koolgal

    After a series of declines, the market has become increasingly cautious about any rebound. Most people believe this is merely a dead cat bounce in a bear market, with further drops likely to come.

    We may all wonder: what stage are we? Are we currently in “fear“ stage?

    Analysts warn that despite that the fear and greed index indicate the sentiment is low, we haven’t seen the capitulation yet. That means the real pain is still ahead.

    Investors are divided on where we are in the current cycle.

    What’s your take?

    Is this a dead cat bounce or have we already hit the bottom?

    Where are we now?

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    • Shyon
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      2025-04-25
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  • DiAngel
    ·2025-04-24
    A very good question! I m sitting on the fence as DT is going through andropause. His mood swing is worst than women’s menopause. If you are comfortable with the pricing, just go in and grab the stocks. Otherwise, question yourself if you are able to stomach further downfall. Hence when it comes to stocks, there are no right or wrong decision. Instead, it is buy, hold or sell.
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  • MHh
    ·2025-04-24
    I think we have bottomed. Trigger trade war is characteristic of trump. He did that in his first term. His aim is to force negotiations and to get what he wants. He is not keen on a recession and I think he would avoid that. Same goes for China. Trade war would not benefit it either. Both are now trying to get the upper hand in negotiations but negiotiate and compromise they must and they will. The dip in this current cycle is similar to that in trump’s first term and market should have bottomed. However, he promised only a 90 day relief which means that we might see the next dip soon unless all the negotiations are promising by then. If so, the next rebound is coming. Afterall, it is impossible to time the market. It all depends on trum now.. @Wayneqq @Fenger1188 @DiAngel @SPOT_ON @Kaixiang @Universe宇宙 @rL @Success88 @HelenJanet come join
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  • Tiger_comments
    ·2025-04-27
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  • Wayneqq
    ·2025-04-26
    I do not think it is a dead cat bounce or the bottom.. I think the market will continue to swing during trump's entire tenure.. he is known to be unpredictable.. and the market will be that.. I think the volatility will continue to stay high.. I mean look at how long he is president and how wide the swings are till date...
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  • Star in the Sky
    ·2025-04-25
    In all different stages.. When the luck didn't stand at your side, you donate the money into the markets, if the luck follow you all the ways, you get your extra income from them.🤪
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  • Mettamadhan
    ·2025-04-25
    Only trump knows . But I’m general market needs the flushing and think that it is still work in progress . Smart money has not yet entered. So relax chill and enjoy the show in sidelines
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  • sellsell
    ·2025-04-24
    it has tested the bottom and form double bottom ...with trump news ,most stock are very active and many new and old traders starting to trade in a lively market all over the world,trump,the most powerful man words has move the world market ...with this ,tiger will report a better profit for the next quarter...
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  • 北极篂
    ·2025-04-24
    This is a good question. My own judgment is: we are still "grinding the bottom", but we are out of the most panic stage.


    Recently, Trump's tone has obviously softened, and he no longer aggressively plays tariff cards, which is undoubtedly a good signal for the market. Don't underestimate this "emotional change", it is likely to be an important turning point for subsequent funds to reassess risky assets. Especially for some export-oriented enterprises, once pricing pressure eases, profit expectations will begin to repair.


    But have we bottomed out? I think it's too early to say. * * This wave of rebound is more like technical repair + policy expectation-driven, a typical "dubious" rebound. * * The bottom is never confirmed by a positive line, but repeatedly polished over time.


    But what is certain is: * * The downside is indeed shrinking. * * As long as the United States does not enter a substantial recession and the unemployment rate does not soar, there is a possibility that the market will form a "medium-term support" near the current position.


    So my current strategy is: don't chase high, but gradually build positions. Pay special attention to those sectors with solid fundamentals and mistakenly killed by emotions, such as high Dividend energy, medical care and some technology stocks. It's not a big gamble at the bottom, it's a rhythmic layout.


    We are not at the end now, but we are not on the edge either. It's time to stay awake, and it's time to take action slowly.
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  • TimothyX
    ·2025-04-24
    然而,一些人認爲,隨着特朗普軟化關稅立場,關稅對市場的影響未來可能會減弱。如果能夠避免經濟衰退,市場的下行潛力可能會有限。
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  • Shyon
    ·2025-04-24
    I think we’re currently in a fragile stage—likely between “fear” and “capitulation.” Sentiment has taken a hit after recent declines, and although indicators like the Fear and Greed Index show fear, we haven’t seen the kind of panic-selling that usually marks a true bottom. The market still seems to be bracing for one more leg down.

    That said, I’m not fully convinced this is just a dead cat bounce. If Trump’s softer stance on tariffs holds and a recession is avoided, the downside could be limited. In that scenario, the worst may already be behind us, and the market might gradually recover as confidence returns.

    Investors are divided because there’s a real tug-of-war between weak sentiment and improving fundamentals. Personally, I’m cautiously optimistic but staying flexible. It’s not a confirmed bottom yet, but I’m watching closely for signs of stability and leadership.

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Daily_Discussion

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  • Cadi Poon
    ·2025-04-24
    在經歷了一系列下跌之後,市場對任何反彈都變得越來越謹慎。大多數人認爲這只是熊市中的死貓反彈,未來可能會進一步下跌。

    我們可能都在想:我們處於什麼階段?我們目前處於“恐懼”階段嗎?

    分析師警告說,儘管恐懼和貪婪指數表明情緒較低,但我們尚未看到投降。這意味着真正的痛苦還在前面。

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  • ECLC
    ·2025-04-25
    真的不在乎是死猫反弹还是真底。只需等待逢低买入或持有以获得资本收益。分红。
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  • Mrzorro
    ·2025-04-24
    I will consider it to be dead cat bounce? I don't think it is true bottom. The bottom yet to come [Facepalm]
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  • TheStrategist
    ·2025-04-24
    No bounce $MicroStrategy(MSTR)$ Make your move, get into the climb man 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
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  • fluffix
    ·2025-04-24
    Interesting indeed
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  • SPACE ROCKET
    ·2025-04-25
    Dead cat bounce / relief rally.

    Not out of the woods yet.

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