Analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts extended Bitcoin bull market to 2026
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts extended Bitcoin bull market to 2026
Renowned crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe has forecasted a prolonged bull market for Bitcoin and altcoins, suggesting that the cycle might extend well beyond the typical four-year rhythm.
Reflecting on recent market patterns, known as “Uptober” and “Rektember,” van de Poppe believes that this current cycle is diverging from historical norms and could redefine how investors approach cryptocurrency investments.
Van de Poppe suggests that unlike past cycles driven largely by market-specific factors like Bitcoin halving events, the current cycle is heavily influenced by broader economic forces such as interest rate policies and liquidity conditions. These external factors, especially central bank actions and government spending policies, create a more unpredictable and interwoven environment for cryptocurrencies, adding layers of complexity to price movements. As a result, crypto markets may now respond more to shifts in global economic policy than to traditional crypto milestones, fundamentally altering how investors analyze and engage with the market.
Liquidity and Global Economic Factors as Key Drivers
Van de Poppe pointed out that macroeconomic variables such as liquidity and interest rates will play pivotal roles in shaping this unique cycle. With ongoing monetary stimulus, particularly by countries like China, he suggests that government actions will be instrumental in sustaining this cycle’s upward momentum. "If governments continue to print money, just like China is doing, then the high is way higher than we all expect," he stated. Should these monetary policies persist, the potential for record-breaking highs in Bitcoin and altcoin prices remains strong.The analyst suggests that if these liquidity injections continue and global interest rates remain low, the current crypto bull run could extend until 2026. This departure from the traditional cycle marks a significant shift in the crypto landscape and aligns with van de Poppe’s view that cryptocurrency markets are evolving with the broader economy.
In predicting a 2026 peak, van de Poppe’s outlook offers a new horizon for crypto investors. His analysis highlights the importance of understanding crypto cycles within a global economic context, suggesting that the ongoing evolution of the market may offer unprecedented growth opportunities but also calls for caution as external economic factors shape its course.At the same time, Traders Union analyst Anton Kharitonov predicts a Bitcoin peak at the end of 2025. In his view, Bitcoin will be valued at around $200,000.
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