2026-01-01 14:24:48

Bitcoin's performance last year was lackluster, failing to achieve an annual gain, which in turn intensified disagreements among market participants. Bulls and bears are locked in debate over the same issue: has the traditional four-year cycle theory prematurely become invalid, or has it not officially started yet?

This situation is quite unusual—within the historical trend of the four-year cycle, it is rare for the third year to close with a decline first. The market is beginning to question the stability of the cycle pattern, as investors seek answers amid uncertainty. Is the cycle theory in need of correction, or is this just the calm before the storm? This question is becoming a hot topic among traders and analysts.

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GasFeeCrier

· 4h ago

The cycle theory should have gone bankrupt long ago, yet you're still discussing it. Wake up.

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BearMarketMonk

· 4h ago

The cycle theory has been proven wrong so many times, and you're still praising it? Anyway, I don't believe it anymore.

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mev_me_maybe

· 4h ago

Is the cycle theory collapsing again? To be honest, I'm a bit tired of it.

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GasFeeGazer

· 5h ago

The cycle theory is starting to be debated again. Anyway, I think it's about time to discard this theory. Bitcoin really can't rally anymore. It was just lying dormant last year, and all this talk about cycles is just an excuse. Four-year cycle? Come on, the market has already changed, and people are still relying on historical data. The calm before the storm—I think there's actually no storm coming at all.

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