Bitcoin Four-Year Cycle Outlook Points to Potential Q4 2026 Price Recovery

Anthony Scaramucci, managing partner of SkyBridge, believes Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle remains intact despite recent market volatility. He explained that the current downturn reflects a typical phase within the cycle, with selling pressure from long-term holders around the $100,000 psychological level contributing to price weakness. While institutional participation and inflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have reduced volatility, they have not completely removed historical cycle behavior.

Forecast Suggests Bitcoin Growth Could Begin in Q4 2026

According to Scaramucci, Bitcoin is likely to experience uneven price movement through much of the year before entering a recovery phase in the fourth quarter of 2026. Earlier expectations projected Bitcoin reaching $150,000 in 2025, supported by favorable policy sentiment and growing institutional demand. However, the October market decline, which pushed Bitcoin from about $126,000 to nearly $60,000, disrupted those projections and reset market sentiment.

External Risks and Market Sentiment Continue to Influence Prices

Ongoing geopolitical tensions and broader stock market weakness remain key risks for Bitcoin. Analysts note that increasing correlation between Bitcoin and major equity indices could expose the asset to deeper declines if global risk assets continue trending lower.

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