But crypto is in bear market for more than 3 years! The longest bear market in the crypto history and what´s worse? That probably it won´t end soon due to upcoming economic crysis. 
Bear market for more than 3 years? I don't fully comprehend your point. Are you still comparing to 2017 market uptrend? Well, the market has been picking up and if you were patient holding some gem coins mid to long term, you won't have said we've been in bear market for 3 years. In as much as patience doesn't work all the time in crypto, atleast it works most times if you choose the right projects to invest in.