2026-01-06 12:31:05

Recently, I’ve been traveling around for over a month, constantly hanging out with friends, and I hardly paid attention to the market charts. Honestly, the market has been quite silent during this period, very stagnant. I’ve heard that a bear market has arrived, but Bitcoin has remained resilient, fluctuating between 80,000 and 90,000, not giving the bears too many opportunities.

There’s also a saying circulating in the market that the four-year cycle has been completely broken by government intervention, and it may be a luxury to expect clear bull and bear switches in the future. Altcoins are even more unpredictable, either needing a real technological breakthrough or continuing to struggle.

But looking at this recent rally since the end of last year, especially after some geopolitical events, safe-haven assets like Bitcoin and gold have started to stir. It feels like the underground currents in the market are already surging. Whether 2026 will truly see a turning point is still uncertain, but at least this industry and the global asset allocation landscape have indeed reached a critical crossroads. How things will unfold next, we can only wait patiently.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-09 12:24

Bitcoin has been hovering around 80,000 to 90,000 for so long that I almost forgot what volatility feels like haha National power has truly changed the game; the cyclical bull and bear markets that used to exist now seem like a luxury I've given up on predicting altcoins; either they take off or they go to zero, no middle ground When geopolitical tensions shift, safe-haven assets start to stir, and this logic is becoming clearer and clearer Can 2026 really turn things around? Honestly, no one can say for sure right now, but this time feels different Let's watch and see. Anyway, I trust gold more now

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MEVictim

· 01-09 07:02

It's been sideways for so long, but it's still a bit annoying. Bitcoin just refuses to let the bears feel comfortable. I truly believe in the idea that the cycle has been broken; maybe there won't be such obvious waves in the future. Altcoins are indeed difficult; too few have solid technical fundamentals. The safe-haven assets are indeed moving; whenever geopolitical tensions flare up, Bitcoin starts to stir. 2026 is too far away; let's just survive until next year and see what happens. What does this crossroads specifically mean? It feels like we're waiting for a turning point every year... The resilience is real; it's just that I can't make any money, buddy.

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SchrodingerAirdrop

· 01-07 22:11

Consolidation is a test of patience. Bitcoin is holding firmly at the 80,000 level, so the bears don't have much hope. I'm a bit tired of hearing that the four-year cycle has been broken, but it's definitely not that simple anymore. Geopolitical disruptions and state intervention—can 2026 really see a reversal as scheduled? I believe only half. Altcoins are not worth expecting; without core innovation, it's just gambling. Just wait and see. Anyway, there's nothing else to do.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-07 22:01

Sideways, sideways. Bitcoin is just a bit resistant to drops, sticking around the 80,000 to 90,000 range. Heard many times that the cycle is broken, but altcoins really need to wake up. If there's no innovation, just wait to die. The geopolitical situation is indeed brewing under the surface. Safe-haven assets are very敏感. 2026? Let's wait and see. Returned from travel and haven't checked the market. Still, you know how to play, haha.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-06 13:01

Breaking the four-year cycle has been said too many times; every time they say this time is different, and the result... well, it's still the same. Consolidation is just a process of eliminating retail investors, don’t just watch the excitement. Bitcoin holding steady at 80,000 to 90,000 tells you that institutions have already reached a consensus, while retail investors are still guessing. Altcoins? They are tools to teach people to recognize their own limitations. A turning point in 2026? Let’s wait until then to see, an era of one black swan per year. Traveling and gathering without watching the market is actually wise; FOMO itself is the biggest risk. Market underground currents are surging, but the dark things are often the ones that can drown people.

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CommunityLurker

· 01-06 12:56

The market has been sideways for so long, and Bitcoin is still holding firm, which really says a lot. Is the cycle broken? That's a bit of an exaggeration, brother. Countries can't change the market’s temperament. Altcoins are indeed risky; without real value, it's just waiting to die. The geopolitical card might really start being played; the story of safe-haven assets is just beginning. Let's wait and see in 2026; anyway, it's hard to predict right now. Bitcoin is repeatedly testing the 80,000-90,000 range, indicating that both bulls and bears are very cautious. We've heard the term 'bear market' so many times, but what’s the result? Government intervention has indeed changed the game rules, but that's not a bad thing. It's better to relax and watch rather than making reckless moves oneself. Safe-haven assets are showing signs of movement; this is the real signal.

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SurvivorshipBias

· 01-06 12:53

I've been in a sideways market for so long, honestly I'm a bit tired. Watching government policy trends is more exciting than watching K-line charts. Bitcoin is like that old comrade who stubbornly refuses to give in, while the bears are pacing nervously. I'm half convinced about the idea that the four-year cycle has been broken, but altcoins are definitely just gambling. For safe-haven assets to take off, our generation needs to catch a break. Waiting for 2026? Let's see if we can survive until then. When the government enters the market, the game rules really change. Persistence is victory, but the prerequisite is having bullets. Geopolitical fluctuations kick in, and Bitcoin gets energized. This pattern is quite accurate.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 01-06 12:51

Damn, is the four-year cycle really dead? Then my investment logic over the past few years must all collapse. Wait, is 80,000 to 90,000 still being hammered? I thought it was already starting to surge, turns out the market is really hiding deep. Safe-haven assets are showing signs of movement. That sounds a bit like a hint—maybe 2026 will be the main event. I've already given up on picking altcoins. Either bottom-fishing turns into trash, or you just sit back and earn passively. Everything in between is just knives. It's really just waiting. Nothing much to say—whoever bets right on 2026 will make a killing. At the crossroads, at the crossroads. Anyway, the government has already entered the game, so there definitely won't be such pure cycles anymore. Bitcoin is really tough. No matter how much the bears try to smash it, they can't bring it down. Truly the big brother. People who go out and party without watching the market are the happiest. I stare at the K-line every day and end up losing money. It’s hilarious.

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-06 12:49

I've been sideways for so long I'm almost falling asleep, BTC just won't drop or rise, it's really unbelievable. I'm not really convinced that the cycle has been broken; history will always repeat itself... Can we still play in the crypto world after government intervention? It feels like more and more major events are happening. I've long stopped looking at altcoins; it's purely gambling. The safe-haven assets part is indeed interesting, gold and BTC rising together, geopolitical games are still far away. 2026 is too far away, my friend. Let's survive through 2025 first.

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GasBankrupter

· 01-06 12:43

I've been in consolidation for so long that I almost forgot I still hold positions haha I've heard many say that the cycle has been broken, but in the crypto world, what we fear most is the lack of expectations Wait, can geopolitical issues really move btc? Why do I still firmly remain bearish on altcoins... At the 80,000-90,000 level, everyone is sharpening their swords, but I just don't know who will get cut 2026 is too far away; I just want to know if there will be any movement in Q1 next year Bitcoin is indeed stable, but my small altcoins are dying fast, really, there's no chance at all Come back with days of sharp rises and falls, consolidation is the most heartbreaking If this wave is truly a rotation of safe-haven assets, then traditional finance should start to tremble, right? During this waiting period for a turning point, I’ve already taken some losses from my wallet

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