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Bitcoin’s Promising Start to the Year
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As the new year unfolded, Bitcoin experienced a remarkable surge, edging closer to the much-anticipated $100,000 mark in early January. While the cryptocurrency has recently experienced a slight cooling, market confidence remains at an all-time high, boosting investor enthusiasm. Adding to the optimism, Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, has shared a notably optimistic projection for Bitcoin’s future, particularly eyeing the year 2026.
Changpeng Zhao’s Bold Forecast for Bitcoin in 2026
During an engaging interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum, Zhao expressed his “strong feelings” that Bitcoin is poised to enter a supercycle by 2026. This prediction was in response to a query about his outlook on Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
In economic terms, a supercycle indicates a prolonged period of significant growth in an asset or sector, driven by robust fundamentals rather than mere speculation or short-term hype. Zhao elaborated that Bitcoin’s price traditionally follows a four-year cyclical pattern, marked by all-time highs and subsequent lows. Nevertheless, he concurs with the prevailing sentiment that Bitcoin may break free from this four-year cycle model in the near future.
Zhao’s Strategic Accumulation Approach
When discussing his investment strategy, Zhao revealed that instead of actively trading, he focuses on accumulating cryptocurrencies with promising long-term potential. He emphasized his ongoing accumulation of Bitcoin and BNB, the native token of the Binance ecosystem.
Additionally, Zhao touched upon his life post-incarceration and his involvement with YZi Labs, the Giggle Academy, and his advisory roles to various governments. He also addressed the rumors surrounding his pardon by former U.S. President Donald Trump in October 2025, clarifying the circumstances related to the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act violation.
Industry Perspectives on Bitcoin’s Potential Supercycle
Zhao is not alone in his views. Parth Gargava, Managing Partner at Fidelity Labs, has also voiced similar expectations, suggesting that Bitcoin could transcend the traditional four-year halving cycle and enter a supercycle. Gargava identified three critical catalysts: steady institutional buy-in through ETFs, evolving policies, and market maturation, coupled with changing correlations within the crypto market.
Current Bitcoin Price Overview
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is valued at approximately $89,460, showing minimal fluctuations over the past 24 hours.
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