The David Lin Report Bitcoin To Hit 'Cycle Top' By Year-End, Lead Stocks Into Bear Market In 2026 | Ben Cowen
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Sep 24, 2025 
Ben Cowen, the Founder and CEO of Into The Cryptoverse, breaks down Bitcoin's upcoming trajectory and market cycles. He predicts that Bitcoin could hit its peak by year-end before entering a bear market in 2026, reflecting historical patterns. Cowen discusses the potential for a late-year rally, Bitcoin dominance, and the timing of altcoin season. He also shares insights into how Fed policies could impact market conditions in 2026 and emphasizes the importance of monitoring technical indicators for signs of a cycle top.
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Cycle Top Likely By Year-End
- Bitcoin likely hits a cycle top before year-end and sets up a 2026 bear market.
- Ben Cowen says historical four-year cycle patterns point to a Q4 peak then downside next year.
Seasonal Pattern: Summer Highs, Autumn Breakouts
- Bitcoin often makes a local high in August/early September and consolidates into late September or October.
- Cowen highlights repeated historical patterns where breakouts commonly arrive in October.
Prepare For Q4 Complacency Risk
- Don't be complacent if Bitcoin breaks out in Q4; consider risk of a cycle top.
- Prepare for a potential 2026 downturn even if prices make further gains this year.