in a long-term bear market. All the coins are losing. the first thing to consider is that your coin will survive until the bull market returns. Therefore, u should choose a coin with a large market value. they are more resistant.
I will agree with you mate, the coins that will survive in the bearish mode are those that has huge and strong community support and adoption as they can have a volume even if the price will hit bottom. Holding them will not get you losses as you have confidence that the price will rise if the market will recovers.