I think the current market still has a long gap with the bull market. The continued downturn in the market has caused many investors to suffer losses. When most people are unwilling to bear the loss, they will sell coins, which will make the market fall further!
Patience really be needed now but it sadly some individuals can't wait for it and just sacrifice their hardworks resulting into big losses. They might get surprised and it very unexpected to have this long period of dips which could encourage their mind to think of selling and ruin everything they aim for.