According to Matt Hougan, good news in crypto bear markets is often ignored but accumulates as potential energy for the next bull run, highlighting a lag between fundamentals and price action; source: X post by Matt Hougan on Dec 2, 2025 https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1995872611096821798. For traders, this implies systematically cataloging positive catalysts during drawdowns and preparing entry frameworks for trend reversals, as the stored ‘potential energy’ can accelerate upside when risk appetite returns; source: X post by Matt Hougan on Dec 2, 2025 https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1995872611096821798. Risk management takeaway: do not expect immediate price response to fundamentals in bear phases—use scaling, patience, and confirmation to align with eventual momentum; source: X post by Matt Hougan on Dec 2, 2025 https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1995872611096821798.