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Bitcoin Bear Market 2026 | Macro Cycle & Rising Wedge Breakdown

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Bitcoin Macro Cycle Analysis (2013–2029) | Rising Wedge Breakdown • 2026 Bear Market Targets • Historical % Drops & Next Accumulation Zone

Bitcoin historical data strongly follows multi-year macro cycles, where each bull market has been followed by a deep bear market correction:

📉 2nd Cycle (2017–2018)

Top: 19,666 (17 Dec 2017)
Bottom: 3,122 (15 Dec 2018)
Correction: –84.23%

📉 3rd Cycle (2021–2022)

Top: 68,997 (8 Nov 2021)
Bottom: 15,479 (9 Nov 2022)
Correction: –76.64%

📉 4th Cycle (2025–2026 – Ongoing)

Top: 126,272 (6 Oct 2025)
Rising Wedge + Distribution Phase breakdown confirms bearish structure shift
Based on historical cycle behavior and on-chain indicators, Bitcoin has entered the 4th major bear market

📍 Projected Bottom Zone (2026)

Primary Support Zone:
➡️ $40,000 – $42,000 – $45,382
(Aligned with Wedge Breakdown + Macro Support)

Percentage-Based Targets:

–68.16% drop: → ≈ $40,000
–74% historical drop scenario: → ≈ $31,000 (max capitulation zone)

📅 Expected Bottom Window:
September – October 2026
→ Historically the strongest long-term buying opportunity.

📈 5th Cycle Expectations (2026–2029)

Bitcoin has been following a Long-Term Rising Wedge (Bearish Continuation / Reversal Pattern) since 2021.
This pattern is expected to fully complete by April 2029 → leading into a new long-term top and then the 5th bear market.


Why This Analysis Matters

Combines **cycle history**, **on-chain metrics**, **pattern analysis**, and **macro support zones**
Helps identify high-probability long-term Bitcoin accumulation levels
Useful for swing traders, long-term investors, and cycle-based portfolio strategies


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