ATH, or all-time high, is simply a term used when a cryptocurrency reaches a value that is hasn’t reached before, giving it an “all-time high”.
When you hear the phrase “it’s a bear market” or “the market is bearish”, investors are referring to the speculation that assets (cryptocurrencies) will decline in value
The opposite of a bear market is a bull market. Traders are speculating that an asset will rise in value
A government regulated currency, also known as money. Examples are Canadian Dollars, and Euros, etc..
Investors are known to have a fear of missing out. When an investor believes that a crypto asset is going to rise in value, the investor will begin purchasing the specific asset, so they do not miss out on their speculated value increase to maximize profits.
When a cryptocurrency coin is developed, there are certain rules and protocols that the coin is based around. When a developer updates the protocols, the previous protocol usually becomes incompatible with the new chain being developed, causing a fork to happen.
The point of this term is a type of market manipulation. Essentially incorrect and misleading information is spread to try and decrease the value of an asset. Once the value decreases, the investor will reinvest at a lower price so when the asset rises, they will receive more profit.