Dawn After Four Years of Downturn: Why the Crypto Bull Market Is About to Start

PriceOracleFairy · 2026-01-13T07:56:13+00:00

Over the past four years, crypto investors have experienced a downturn primarily due to funds flowing into stocks and other assets. Although market sentiment is pessimistic, rate cuts, increased stablecoin applications, and policy-friendly signals indicate potential rebound opportunities. Leading institutions continue to increase their holdings, which may signal that a super cycle in the crypto market is imminent.

PriceOracleFairy

2026-01-13 07:56:13

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【ChainNews】These four years have indeed been tough for crypto investors. Looking back, from Bitcoin reaching a high of $69,000 in 2021 to now, BTC’s gains have been limited, and Ethereum has yet to fully recover its former glory. The reasons behind this are not complicated—main stock markets in the US, China, and South Korea are all in a bull market, and large funds have long shifted into stocks, precious metals, rare earths, and other sectors. The pressure from interest rate hike cycles and the slower-than-expected progress of blockchain technology in real-world applications have also dispersed market enthusiasm.

But this is precisely the time for those familiar with market cycles to start positioning. Historically, bull markets often quietly begin at the most desperate moments. Currently, several signals are worth paying attention to: first, an interest rate cut cycle is approaching, and liquidity is easing again; second, the global application of stablecoins is accelerating; third, more friendly crypto policies and on-chain financial applications are advancing. From macro environment to technical indicators, it currently looks like the calm before the storm, so still that it makes people think nothing will change.

However, when market sentiment is extremely pessimistic, it can be a good opportunity for greed. This bull run may not come as quickly, but once it starts, its power will be greater. Notably, leading industry institutions and projects—from Tether to major exchanges and stablecoin projects like USD1—are continuously increasing their positions. This calm and strategic accumulation often signals the beginning of a major trend. The crypto super cycle may be just around the corner.

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potentially_notable

· 23h ago

Is the rate cut cycle really coming... This time, it won't be another false alarm, right? Wait, is the global application of stablecoins really accelerating? Feels more like self-hype within the circle. Four years have indeed been tough, but I think this wave is different. Deploying during despair, it's easy to say... how dare we gamble? Whether the policy is friendly or not still depends on the attitude over in the US. The signal for the start of a bull market... I believe it only halfway. You're right, the calm before the storm is just that—no one knows when it will rain. If this wave really comes, the brothers who bought the dip earlier will take off. With liquidity easing, can Ethereum handle it? Feels like the market has forgotten about it. Rather than waiting for signals, it's better to check the on-chain data of mainstream coins first.

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PortfolioAlert

· 01-14 17:39

Has the interest rate cut cycle really started? I feel like we need to wait a bit longer... Going all in now is too risky.

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SmartContractPhobia

· 01-13 08:25

Here comes another motivational post, huh? Every time you say "peace before the storm," but I never see the rain. --- Interest rate cut cycle? Waiting for it. The Federal Reserve isn't listening to us again. --- Sounds nice, but isn't it just an excuse to hold on and find reasons? Don't fool me into continuing to buy the dip. --- Globalization of stablecoins? First, clarify the risks of USDT before bragging. --- When I was truly desperate, I already ran away. Who still listens to this stuff? --- Policy friendly... Korea is about to audit taxes again. Is that called friendly? --- Four years of tough persistence. If it weren't for faith, I would have cut my losses long ago. --- Just reading the headline reminds me of articles from this time last year. And now? --- Loose liquidity is still loose, but funds just won't flow into the crypto space. That's the problem, right? --- Wow, another "signal worth paying attention to." There are many signals, but the gains are very small.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-13 08:23

To be honest, these four years have been tough, but I actually see opportunities. This wave really requires understanding the cycle; don't lose money following the herd. When interest rates are cut, liquidity loosens, and stablecoins are the real contenders. Anyway, I've already started accumulating at low prices, betting on this wave of policy dividends.

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Tokenomics911

· 01-13 08:17

With the interest rate cut, liquidity loosens, and Bitcoin should take off again, right?

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 01-13 08:16

Here we go again with this set? Every time I feel hopeless, you say you want to start, and my HODL bag is almost covered in spider webs.

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MetaverseLandlady

· 01-13 08:13

When the interest rate cut cycle begins, funds will flow here, no way around it. ETH has really been lagging these four years, but I bet it can turn around. Wait, is the global application of stablecoins really accelerating? Why haven't I seen any new moves? Calm before the storm... sounds good, but whether the coins in hand can last until then is the real question. Big funds are all trading stocks, while we retail investors just wait to be dusted. Anyway, the bottom has been touched. If not now, then when? Is the high point of 69,000 really unreachable... I still feel it's a bit uncertain. If on-chain financial applications really get pushed forward, how long can this wave of market rally last? Four years of disappointment only brought this much increase, so exhausting. Policy friendliness is just a cover; what really matters is how the folks at the Federal Reserve are thinking.

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TopEscapeArtist

· 01-13 08:12

Here we go again, starting at the most desperate moment? I was the one who fully loaded the bottom at the most desperate time. Now I'm stuck with a tight position and still watching for the MACD golden cross...

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