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I'm wondering when the real bull run in cryptocurrencies will actually kick off. Recently, I've been reading a lot of opinions from analysts, and it seems that everyone is looking in a similar direction.
The most logical scenario is from now until mid-2026. Experts specifically point to the first quarter — January to March — as the potential start of a true upward trend. The idea is that market conditions are beginning to improve, liquidity is increasing, and banks are starting to ease monetary policy. These are precisely the factors that historically drive growth in cryptocurrencies.
Raoul Pal and other macroeconomists directly say — if current trends continue, the peak of the bull market could occur around June 2026. That would mean that when the crypto bull run really gains momentum, we’ll have several months of strong momentum.
History suggests that after Bitcoin’s halving in April 2024, the bull run should appear within a 12-18 month window. This aligns perfectly with this scenario. Halving always changes the game — it reduces supply, and the market remembers that.
What could push prices higher? Further interest rate cuts, clear regulations, large institutions entering the market. Plus new narratives — tokenization, AI projects related to cryptocurrencies. All of this is already in the air.
But wait — not every coin changes at the same time. Bitcoin may be the leader, but altcoins could follow their own path. Everything depends on liquidity and whether people truly believe in them. Some analysts even see a scenario where consolidation lasts longer or the bull run comes with a delay.
In short, when the crypto bull run actually appears, it should be somewhere around the first and second half of the year. The potential peak around June 2026, but of course, the market will decide.
Current prices: BTC 78.86K (+0.57%), SOL 84.31 (+0.16%), ETH 2.33K (+0.76%). I’m monitoring these levels and waiting for signals.