Bitcoin is currently showing weakness, having dipped below its $110,000 support level amid post-FOMC selling. But while this has increased fear and uncertainty among investors, it doesn\u2019t diminish the fact that the market is in a particularly interesting position.<\/p>\n
On one hand, there\u2019s the looming conclusion of the latest four-year market cycle, alongside potentially exhausted institutional BTC demand. On the other hand, the macroeconomic environment and regulatory landscape suggest more growth could be ahead \u2013 and that\u2019s what some experts are paying close attention to.<\/p>\n
So, what\u2019s the real story? Will Bitcoin soar to new heights in the coming months \u2013 and potentially even into 2026 \u2013 or is this the start of a bear market? In this article, we\u2019ll dive into a new Bitcoin price prediction to establish an answer.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, even as Bitcoin and top altcoins have faced headwinds since mid-October, demand for Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER)<\/a>, a new Bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain with its token still in presale, has continued to surge. Could this be the crypto that defies the current market conditions and delivers substantial gains?<\/p>\n This publication is sponsored. CryptoDnes does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products or other materials on this page.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s start by clarifying that the \u201cbear case\u201d does not imply immediate downside for Bitcoin; rather, it\u2019s a mid- to long-term scenario. The short-term outlook (until the end of 2025) is generally seen as positive for the market-leading asset, given recent interest rate cuts, the Fed\u2019s commitment to end quantitative tightening, and the US-China trade agreement.<\/p>\n All these signs suggest that November and December may see increased liquidity, potentially leading to a recovery of October\u2019s losses and a move into fresh highs. However, in the bear case, there are two main risks to watch after December: the conclusion of the four-year cycle and a full pivot to institutional profit-taking.<\/p>\n The four-year cycle that Bitcoin has followed since its inception suggests the market peak will occur in Q4 2025, while Farside Investors<\/a>\u2018 data shows that ETF outflows have significantly exceeded inflows over the past two weeks. Furthermore, Bitcoin treasury purchases have slowed, indicating that major institutions and corporations may be holding back on fresh investments for the time being.<\/p>\n So, what\u2019s the bullish case? Simply put, it\u2019s the convergence of macroeconomic tailwinds and a favorable regulatory environment. As mentioned, the Fed just cut interest rates, and ING Chief International Economist James Knightley predicts further 75 basis-point cuts by early next year, which will boost liquidity and make risk assets like BTC more attractive.<\/p>\n Moreover, the crypto advocate Michael Selig has just been appointed as the new CFTC chair, which could help usher in more Bitcoin-friendly regulations, leading to a resurgence in institutional adoption.<\/p>\n The analyst Crypto Maxi suggests this paves the way for \u201can extended institutional supercycle aligned to US politics.\u201d<\/p>\n This is an extended institutional supercycle aligned to US politics.<\/p>\n The four year retail-driven cycle is dead.<\/p>\n You are not bullish enough anon.#Bitcoin<\/a> to 700K. pic.twitter.com\/2JX8325wDL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Crypto Maxi \ud83d\udcb9\ud83e\uddf2 (@Crypto_Maxi__) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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