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Story: Is the 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle Over? Bitwise CIO Sees New Era as Inflows Rise and XRP Gains…

By Dan Saada

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Institutional Inflows Redefine Market Behavior. A key factor behind this shift is the increasing role of institutional investors.

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Regulatory Clarity Spurs Institutional Confidence. Regulation is also playing a crucial role. The GENIUS Act, passed in early 2025, has introduced…

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XRP and Other Altcoins Gain Ground. As traditional market cycles fade in importance, altcoins with strong use cases are gaining…

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Long-Term Growth Over Short-Term Spikes. Hougan’s outlook for 2026 is not one of sudden booms or crashes, but rather a period of steady and…

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What This Means for Crypto Investors. The implications for investors are significant. If the four-year cycle model is no longer…

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The Future of the Crypto Market. As Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem transition into a new era, marked by regulatory…

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For more than a decade, Bitcoin has moved in predictable four-year cycles. These cycles were shaped around halving events—when the block rewards miners receive are cut in…

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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, believes the famous four-year crypto rhythm is now outdated.

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A key factor behind this shift is the increasing role of institutional investors. Unlike previous years when retail traders largely drove Bitcoin’s price swings, the current…

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs approved in the U.S. have already drawn in over $14 billion in net inflows.

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This inflow of regulated capital marks a significant evolution in how the crypto market functions.

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Regulation is also playing a crucial role. The GENIUS Act, passed in early 2025, has introduced clearer rules for how crypto assets can be managed and traded in the United States.

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With this newfound clarity, major firms are now more comfortable making large, strategic investments.

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Following its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, XRP is regaining momentum, thanks in part to its role in cross-border payments.

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Analysts suggest XRP could hit $5 in the next market uptrend, propelled by its enterprise utility and expanding global adoption.

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