Crypto Market Cycles: Timing Your Entries
Executive Summary
- Entries depend on phase recognition (accumulation vs markup).
- Risk is lowest near accumulation; distribution demands defensive posture.
- Session overlaps (EU→US) often mark phase transitions intraday.
The Four Phases
- Accumulation
- Markup
- Distribution
- Markdown
We map signals to phases and adjust risk accordingly.
Middle East
Evening signals may align with EU close; avoid thin midday conditions.
Europe
Use open range to define structure; accumulation breakouts need retest.
USA
Macro prints can force distribution; scale risk down ahead of events.