I think the Bear market is good for buying coins and trading with them. An expert trader always prefers winter for the trade. But If you are losing money in trading then you should stop trading and learn more how to proceed! Without lose, you can not gain in trade. So, I would suggest to do trade with a low amount of money, learn first.
It goes without saying that gaining profit in bear market is not easy at all. And just a few people know how to manage when the whole market is in bad fluctuation, those who have a wealth of knowledge, a world of experience as well as skill, can earn benefit while the market is in dip. Personally, I try to avoid the loss, so I keep holding and waiting. Yup, usually I capitalize on low price to collect extra coin and I think buying is one of the best solution when the market are going down. You know when the market provides us chance to buy low, wed better take advantage.