What might end the crypto winter?

Since 2011, bitcoin has been through and emerged from 4 bear markets. While no one knows for sure whether another bull market will happen, it can nevertheless be helpful to understand which factors have helped catalyze one in the past. 

Let’s explore 5 elements that have previously ended crypto winters and brought new bull markets to life.

1. Bitcoin’s historical 4-year cycles

Throughout most of its history, bitcoin has tended to form both bull market tops and bear market bottoms roughly 4 years apart. If this pattern were to continue (note there is no guarantee it will), it could mean the current bear market will bottom some time around November 2026, as…