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Crypto Cycle (4-Year)

The Crypto Cycle (4-Year) is a recurring pattern in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets where prices tend to surge, peak, crash, and recover over roughly four-year periods. You'll hear investors mention it because Bitcoin's supply is cut in half every four years (called "halving"), which historically triggers buying pressure and price rallies followed by corrections. This cycle matters because it helps traders anticipate when crypto markets might heat up or cool down. For example, an investor might say, "We're early in the cycle after the last halving, so volatility could increase." Keep in mind: past patterns don't guarantee future results, and crypto remains highly unpredictable.

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Updated July 1, 2026.