Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer's Thoughts on the Four-Year Cycle of BTC: Why the Current Bull Market Will Extend to 2026 and Beyond

Original title: Trump’s Executive Order: Can It Break Crypto’s Four-Year Cycle?

Original author: Matt Hougan

Original Source: bitwiseinvestments

Compiled by Mars Finance, Daisy

Over the past week, most of my time has been spent thinking about the four-year cycle of Bitcoin. Specifically, I’ve been considering whether the recent change in Washington’s attitude towards cryptocurrency is enough to act as a catalyst to break the four-year cycle and extend the current crypto bull market to 2026 and beyond. This is a question I’ve been frequently asked recently. Let’s delve into it.

What is the four-year cycle of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has historically followed a four-year cycle, typically characterized by three consecutive years of significant growth, followed by a correction.

Source: Bitwise Asset Management. Data Scope: December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2024.

The performance information in this report is for reference only. The returns reflect the return of Bitcoin itself, not any fund or account, and do not include any fees. Past performance is not a predictor of future investment strategy performance. The future cryptocurrency cycle may not last for four years, and the concept of a four-year cycle is based on historical data, used for illustration purposes only, and is not a prediction of future results. This material represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific time and does not constitute an offer to