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Sharpe Ratio enters a historical bear market zone
The Sharpe ratio has just entered a particularly interesting zone, one that has historically aligned with the final phases of bear markets. This is not a signal that the bear market is over, but rather that we are approaching a point where the risk to reward profile is becoming extreme. In practical terms, the risk associated with investing in BTC remains high relative to the returns recently observed. The ratio is still deteriorating, showing that BTC’s performance is not yet attractive compared to the risk being taken. But this type of dynamic is precisely what tends to appear near market turning zones. We are gradually approaching an area where this trend has historically reversed. The Sharpe ratio should almost be used in a contrarian way. It is a metric that reflects the consequences of market evolution, not a cause. In other words, it highlights that recent returns on BTC have been poor and continue to be so. As a result, many investors are under water or under pressure, which often corresponds to phases where long term opportunities begin to emerge. From here, two main approaches can be considered. The first is to start building exposure gradually, step by step, as the ratio moves closer to zones historically associated with lower risk. The second is to wait for the Sharpe ratio to clearly improve before increasing exposure. It is important to stay realistic about timing. This phase may last several more months, and BTC could continue correcting before a true reversal takes place. The signal is structurally constructive, but it needs time to develop. There is no rush.