History Repeats? The Bitcoin Cycle from 2017 to What's Next (2026) 🔄
Bitcoin Cycles: From 2017 to 2026 — What’s Changed? 🔄
Bitcoin’s famous 4-year cycle isn’t dead — it’s evolving.
• 2017: Retail mania → $20k → massive crash
• 2021: Institutions arrive → $69k → macro + FTX collapse
• 2025: New ATH ~$126k → pullback to ~$80k → ETF & corporate-driven, less hype
So what now?
Halving still matters, but liquidity + institutions now lead price action. Moves may be slower, but more sustained.
2026 Outlook:
Some see a “fear bubble” — capital flowing into Bitcoin as protection against debt, inflation, and AI disruption.
Price expectations for 2026:
• Conservative: $75k–$150k
• Institutional: $150k–$200k
• Bull case: $200k+
Key catalysts:
ETF flows, U.S. regulation clarity, Fed policy shifts, global liquidity.
Bottom line:
No more easy 100x. This cycle rewards patience, positioning, and understanding macro.
👉 Paused bull market or fear-driven breakout? What’s your 2026 target?