The price of an asset experiences rapid price increases during a rallying period. In cryptocurrency markets a rally occurs when prices rise substantially because investors buy more assets and market sentiment becomes favorable. Market conditions together with demand strength determine the duration of rallies which can last between three hours and multiple weeks.

Crypto rallies start after a catalyst event. The catalyst can take the form of positive regulatory news or strong institutional inflows or major protocol upgrades or general market optimism. Traders enter the market when prices rise which leads to further price increases. The feedback loop process enables quick asset gains because it affects both Bitcoin and Ethereum and especially impacts smaller tokens which have lower trading volume.

Market psychology creates a direct connection to all rally events. Social media platforms together with news platforms track rising prices, which leads to greater public confidence and market participation. Retail investors often join during rallies out of fear of missing out which can add momentum but also increase volatility. The trading volume of assets increases during these time frames because buyers demonstrate stronger market commitment.

Not every rally can maintain its momentum throughout time. Some market movements occur because traders bet on future outcomes which market analysts do not consider. The market will experience price halts or reversals at two critical points which include the end of buying activity and the emergence of unfavorable information. The market needs time to establish new value after a price increase which leads to both consolidation and correction phases.

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The term rally in crypto reporting describes how prices move, but it does not forecast upcoming price developments. The system explains current upward price movements by identifying reasons that drive the price increase. Rallies create two effects, which show rising market trust, but they also pose danger because prices increase too fast compared to real market growth.

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