Dec 17, 2025
Did Bitcoin's 4-year cycle break, and is the bull market really over?

Bitcoin ETFs, corporate treasuries, and macro tailwinds are challenging BTC’s traditional four-year cycle, which could result in new all-time highs in 2026.
Key takeaways:
ETFs, treasuries, and macro tailwinds may snap Bitcoin’s four-year boom-and-bust pattern.
A bearish phase should not be ruled out before new all-time highs.
Source: Cointelegraph →Related News
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