Bitcoin’s price may see significant upside in 2026, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Analysts are divided on whether Bitcoin will follow the traditional four-year cycle or deviate. Hougan predicts a “good few years” ahead, citing a positive interest rate cycle and regulatory clarity. The current price is $118,169, up 10.17% in the last 30 days.

Hougan believes the four-year halving cycle is no longer relevant due to various factors, including decreasing pullback risks. He sees more potential for Bitcoin in the current cycle than historical trends suggest. Asset manager VanEck warns companies accumulating Bitcoin may face capital erosion if prices fall sharply. Bitcoin’s price rally is expected to be steady, not aggressive in the near term.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju declared the Bitcoin four-year cycle theory “dead,” while analyst Rekt Capital warned of a potential end to the price expansion cycle. Ju notes a shift in whale behavior, with institutions playing a larger role. Bitcoin’s market may peak in October if historical patterns from 2020 are followed. The future of Bitcoin’s price movement remains uncertain, with various analysts offering different perspectives.

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