The reality of Bitcoin and why you shouldn't be scared

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

So with that in mind, it clearly implies that now is the best time to keep accumulating as much Bitcoin as possible and stop procrastinating, because for the fact that the price of Bitcoin is fluctuating now at this Bear Run, it simply doesn't mean it's going to remain like this forever. So stay strong and don't be scared.

This is quite informative and thanks for sharing this chart above, because this actually shows a pictorial view of the previous Bitcoin performance and it's potential outcome when we invest and hold unto it long term. Because with the current fall in the price value of Bitcoin, instead of panicking, it's wise we keep accumulating as much as possible as we can, so as not to regret when Its value skyrocket close to the previous All Time High, of which will result to a 50% increase of whatever amount invested today.

[Faisal2202]

So you’re saying we’re already in a bear market now?

Well, if that’s really what’s happening, then I’m not too worried about it.
Sure, the price might dump again, and honestly I’d even welcome $50k if it happens so I can accumulate more.

Just following the trend, there’s nothing much to panic about. Eventually Bitcoin will recover anyway. It might take time, but bear seasons are usually opportunities for those who don’t panic and just stay patient.

I was not expecting someone to actually say this, now. Because it has been clear to all of us that we are in the bear zone already, there was a fud, there was high selling pressure, the buying pressure is not building up not that enough to pump the market back into the $100k range.

But if you and some others think the bitcoin is just taking a correction and has not dumped compltely like it supposed to dump in bear then maybe there is some room for it to dump even more. If that's the case maybe I should keep some stablecurerncy aside haha just in case.

[Solarmesh]

I panic sold everything I had and converted into stable coin
It's not clear to me what the future of BTC will be....

[john_egbert]

I panic sold everything I had and converted into stable coin
It's not clear to me what the future of BTC will be....

you can tell about your situation in the beginners/help section or here, but basically, first - welcome to the forum.
secondly - you made a mistake, but you can learn from it and become a better version of yourself in the future.

[Cryptmuster]

Hello guys, good morning, good afternoon and good evening to you all at whichever time zone it may be at your respective destinations. However, I just came across this post on Facebook by a user named "Szymanski" and I thought it should be worth sharing it here as an avenue to enlighten newbies about how long the previous Bitcoin bear and bull period lasted, so as to have an idea what to expect in this current bear market and also the potential value Bitcoin might skyrocket immediately we enter the next bull period.

So in the image below, you could see that;

- In 2018-2019 Bear Run, it lasted for 365 days, while falling in value at 84%
- In 2019-2022 Bull Run, it lasted for 1065 days, while rising in value at 2000%
- In 2022-2023 Bear Run, it lasted for 365 days, while falling in value at 77%
- In 2023-2025 Bull Run, it lasted for 1066 days, while rising in value at 715%

And currently now,

-In 2025-2026 Bear Run, Bitcoin have just fallen more than 73% to 100% of it's previous All Time High (i.e from $126,200) and it is expected to last for another 365 days.

-In 2026-2028 Bull Run, Bitcoin is expected to rise by 817%. Which also implies that by end of 2028/2029, the price of Bitcoin is expected to hit approximately $400,000 per BTC.


So with that in mind, it clearly implies that now is the best time to keep accumulating as much Bitcoin as possible and stop procrastinating, because for the fact that the price of Bitcoin is fluctuating now at this Bear Run, it simply doesn't mean it's going to remain like this forever. So stay strong and don't be scared.

If you’re following a DCA strategy, then you can start buying already and simply do it every week or every month, whatever is convenient for you. But if you believe that Bitcoin will repeat a similar cycle once again, then even according to your chart, a more favorable time to buy might be summer or even early autumn, that could potentially be the most attractive entry period.

But since cycles can change and I’d like to believe that Bitcoin may gradually become a less volatile asset, it’s also possible that this time it won’t drop as low as in previous cycles. So in order not to miss the opportunity to accumulate, you can start buying now and continue gradually. Over time you’ll average your position and simply ride through the cycle with Bitcoin.

[melinoe]

If you’re following a DCA strategy, then you can start buying already and simply do it every week or every month, whatever is convenient for you. But if you believe that Bitcoin will repeat a similar cycle once again, then even according to your chart, a more favorable time to buy might be summer or even early autumn, that could potentially be the most attractive entry period.

But since cycles can change and I’d like to believe that Bitcoin may gradually become a less volatile asset, it’s also possible that this time it won’t drop as low as in previous cycles. So in order not to miss the opportunity to accumulate, you can start buying now and continue gradually. Over time you’ll average your position and simply ride through the cycle with Bitcoin.

the best time to buy is always in *now* zone.. only the results would differ a bit depending on when you did it, but if we wait long enough - the results would be in the green anyway.

[Satofan44]

So in the image below, you could see that;

- In 2018-2019 Bear Run, it lasted for 365 days, while falling in value at 84%
- In 2019-2022 Bull Run, it lasted for 1065 days, while rising in value at 2000%
- In 2022-2023 Bear Run, it lasted for 365 days, while falling in value at 77%
- In 2023-2025 Bull Run, it lasted for 1066 days, while rising in value at 715%

Instead of copying superficial information from the image, next time include dates when you are referring to something like this otherwise it is quite an incomplete view of the situation. You've gotten way too many merits for the little effort that you have put into this thread. You failed to even consider what information would be worthwhile to include here and just wrote whatever was easier to do.

-In 2025-2026 Bear Run, Bitcoin have just fallen more than 73% to 100% of it's previous All Time High (i.e from $126,200) and it is expected to last for another 365 days.

Expected by idiots. If you believe in this, then stake your whole net worth and take out loans to make the most profitable trade in your life. Of course you like most of these idiots won't do it, because you don't believe this.

-In 2026-2028 Bull Run, Bitcoin is expected to rise by 817%. Which also implies that by end of 2028/2029, the price of Bitcoin is expected to hit approximately $400,000 per BTC.

Complete nonsense. It is not expected to rise 817%, terrible example here and completely wrong. Fuck diminishing returns right, it is not as if it was already an established fact. Let's introduce a completely random expected increase in % that makes no sense whatsoever?  

What are you saying? Bitcoin hasn't even fallen more than 50% yet.

It does not need to fall more than 50%, check your numbers and don't shitpost.

You are misinterpreting the chart again. They are speculating the 817% rise from the bottom of the crash ($30k-ish) which means they expect it to reach somewhere around $250k not $400k.

It is a terrible chart and the whole premise here is stupid. A crash to 30k would be a bad sign as it shows that decreases are not diminishing, but the upside is diminishing. $125k to $30k would be a 75% decrease. If you simulate such numbers long term, it would mean that Bitcoin is destined to fail within a few cycles. You can't have a strongly diminishing upside return with a barely diminishing negative return in the long run. Something has to change, and even the current price is rather low enough but let's ob serve what happens in the current year.

[Awaklara]

So with that in mind, it clearly implies that now is the best time to keep accumulating as much Bitcoin as possible and stop procrastinating, because for the fact that the price of Bitcoin is fluctuating now at this Bear Run, it simply doesn't mean it's going to remain like this forever. So stay strong and don't be scared.

Those who have seen history and experienced it firsthand will surely see the current downturn as an opportunity to accumulate more Bitcoin. There won't be a belief that we will remain in the current period forever. We might see lower prices, $50k could very well happen. But for those who are fully aware of the potential for long-term returns, this is a great opportunity to make a profit.

[purple_sparkles]

I think that when we see bitcoin falling like this, there’s absolutely no need to panic, it’s better to see it as a buying opportunity. I like the DCA  approach and recommend studying and using it if there are still people who aren’t familiar with it. There are no strong reasons to believe that bitcoin, at its current stage, could simply disappear and never regain its popularity or price. In a time of technological growth, digital currency is something that is only gaining more momentum. And bitcoin is the most authoritative and reliable cryptocurrency. Yes, it’s volatile, but that’s one of its defining features. While many newly created coins crash and may never recover, bitcoin seems like a more reliable option, and no amount of black PR is likely to seriously undermine it anymore.