Bitcoin's Volatility Cycles
According to the investment firm's forecasts, Bitcoin could plummet another 30% by 2026 as the cryptocurrency market's four-year cycle strengthens. This means we could witness a massive correction in the value of Bitcoin in the coming years.
Historical Bitcoin volatility cycles play a key role in this pessimistic forecast. The cryptocurrency has traditionally shown turbulent price fluctuations every four years, coinciding with preparation for the halving - an event where the reward for mining new Bitcoin is halved.
For example, in 2013 and 2017, before the next halvings, Bitcoin experienced a sharp rise, followed by steep price corrections. A similar dynamic may repeat in 2026, when the next halving is expected. According to experts, this time Bitcoin could drop 30% from current levels.
Even such a pessimistic scenario does not mean the end of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has weathered similar cyclical downturns before and has recovered, setting new highs. Likely, digital gold will also be able to recover from the fall and continue its long-term growth.