The historic challenge of half-century bitcoin is the projection of $300,000 to $500,000

The half-cycle history of bitcoin has challenged analysts to predict a target of $300,000 to $500,000. The analysts expect the next cycle to start later this year, with a target price range of $300,000 to $500,000. However, the data suggest that gains may be more moderate than before. Bitcoin fluctuated during the four-year cycle, with the first half occurring in 2012, with the fifth round scheduled for April 2028. In the past, prices were usually at their bottom about 18 months before the halving and new cattle markets, which peaked about 16-18 months after the halving. Analyst Peter Brant predicts that the next peak will be between $300,000 and $500,000, while analysts in Bernstein expect prices to reach $500,000 by 2029. Nevertheless, with the institutionalization of markets, there has been a significant increase in capital required to drive a significant increase in Bitcoin. Digital assets suffered losses in the third consecutive quarter of the second quarter of 2026, the longest period since Bear City in 2022。