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 <p class="paragraph">In a sobering <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Category Analysis" href="https://thebittimes.com/analysis.html">Analysis</a> for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, veteran trader <em>Peter Brandt</em> casts doubt on the continuation of the current Bitcoin (BTC) bull run, suggesting that a possible peak has already been reached with serious retracements potentially on the horizon.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">This assessment, deeply rooted in historical price cycle data, presents a grim outlook for the near future of Bitcoin‘s market value.</p>
 <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-historical-patterns-and-exponential-decay">Historical patterns and exponential decay</h2>
 <p class="paragraph">Brandt’s detailed <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Category Analysis" href="https://thebittimes.com/analysis.html">Analysis</a> examines the diminishing momentum seen across Bitcoin’s previous bull cycles. According to Brandt, each cycle since Bitcoin’s inception has experienced a sharp decrease in exponential growth, culminating in what he describes as ‘Exponential Decay’.</p>
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 <p class="paragraph">Specifically, this indicates that the current cycle’s peak might be capped at around $72,723, a figure briefly touched in March 2024.&nbsp;</p>
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  <p class="paragraph"><em>There have been four major bull cycles in Bitcoin, with the current advance the fifth major bull cycle</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>Dec 21, 2009 to Jun 6, 2011 [3,191X advance]</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>Nov 14, 2011 to Nov 25, 2013 [572X advance]</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>Aug 17, 2015 to Dec 18, 2017 [ 122X advance]</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>Dec 10, 2018 to Nov 8, 2021 [ 22X advance]</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>Nov 21, 2022 to xxx x,, yyyy [high so far is $73,835 registered on Mar 14, 2024]</em></p>
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 <p class="paragraph">The essence of Brandt’s <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Category Analysis" href="https://thebittimes.com/analysis.html">Analysis</a> focuses on the “exponential decay” observed in the growth rates from one cycle to the next, where each cycle’s magnitude is roughly 20% of its predecessor.&nbsp;</p>
 <p class="paragraph">This suggests an 80% reduction in growth momentum, indicating a cooling off of the aggressive bullish trends previously seen in Bitcoin’s market behavior.</p>
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  <p class="paragraph"><em>Now, here is where Exponential Decay is showing its ugly head.</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>The magnitude of the 2011-2013 was approx. 20% of the 2009-2011 cycle</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>The magnitude of the 2015-2017 was approx. 20% of the 2011-2013 cycle</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>The magnitude of the 2018-2021 was approx. 20% of the 2015-2017 cycle</em></p>
  <p class="paragraph"><em>Worded another way, 80% of the exponential energy of each successful bull market cycle has been lost.</em></p>
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 <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="597" height="367" src="https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/cce886eb7d4a3a2cb564af14d19b574e.webp" alt class="wp-image-172286" srcset="https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/cce886eb7d4a3a2cb564af14d19b574e.webp 597w, https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/cce886eb7d4a3a2cb564af14d19b574e.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px">
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   &nbsp;<em>Bitcoin’s Exponential Decay. Source. Peter Brandt Blog</em> <br>
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 <p class="paragraph">Brandt’s data implies that Bitcoin might have already reached its peak for the current cycle and could see a significant downturn, potentially revisiting the mid-$30,000 range seen in previous lows.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">However, he also remains optimistic that such a pullback could set up a future rally, akin to historical patterns observed in the gold market, where after significant corrections, long-term gains followed.</p>
 <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="562" src="https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/444a85632466a4e333c5a3b2df1c0ce7.webp" alt class="wp-image-172287" srcset="https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/444a85632466a4e333c5a3b2df1c0ce7.webp 1024w, https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/444a85632466a4e333c5a3b2df1c0ce7.webp 300w, https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/444a85632466a4e333c5a3b2df1c0ce7.webp 768w, https://cdn.thebittimes.com/images/2024/04/28/444a85632466a4e333c5a3b2df1c0ce7.webp 1175w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px">
  <figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>BTCUSD chart. Source. Peter Brandt Blog/TradingView</em>
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 <p class="paragraph">Despite his significant investment in Bitcoin, Brandt candidly reflects on the necessity of confronting the data head-on. He states, “<em>The fact is that the bull market cycles in Bitcoin have lost a tremendous amount of thrust over the years</em>,” highlighting the need for data-driven decision-making.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">However, the current evidence suggests a 25% likelihood that Bitcoin has reached its peak for this cycle, indicating that investors might need to brace for possible declines or adjust their strategies accordingly.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">Insights from experts like Brandt are invaluable for investors in the highly volatile cryptocurrency market. They emphasize the critical role of data-driven decision-making in navigating an ever-evolving financial landscape.</p>
 <p class="paragraph"><strong><em>Disclaimer:</em></strong><em> The content on this site should not be considered investment advice. Investing is speculative. When investing, your capital is at risk.</em></p>
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