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Podcast: Bitcoin News Alerts | Daily BTC Macro Signal
Episode: 2196: Grayscale: Bitcoin's 4-Year Cycle Is Ending — New ATH in 2026
Description: Grayscale says the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle is ending, replaced by a structurally different market driven by politics, liquidity, and institutional adoption. In their view, Bitcoin is likely to reach a new all-time high in early 2026, marking a decisive break from legacy cycle theory. On-chain data supports the shift: Bitcoin sharks are accumulating at the fastest pace in 13 years, even as volatility shakes out short-term traders. At the same time, Gemini rolls out prediction markets across all 50 U.S. states, and Japan advances plans for a regulated yen stablecoin, signaling deeper integration between crypto and traditional finance.