I've been digging into the timeline for when the next bull run for crypto might actually kick off, and the consensus from most analysts points to something pretty specific. Most of them are eyeing early to mid-2026 as the sweet spot, with Q1 potentially marking the start of a real sustained uptrend if liquidity conditions cooperate. Raoul Pal and several macro strategists are calling for a possible peak somewhere around June 2026, assuming we don't hit any major macro curveballs. What's interesting is the historical pattern. Bitcoin's halving back in April 2024 typically signals that the real bull phase emerges 12 to 18 months later. Do the math and you're looking at that early-to-mid 2026 window aligning pretty neatly with how these cycles have played out before. Of course, nothing's guaranteed. The actual catalysts that could push this forward include further interest rate cuts, clearer regulatory frameworks, and more institutional money flowing in. There's also been a lot of noise around tokenization and AI-related crypto projects as potential narrative drivers. But here's the thing about when the next bull run for crypto materializes - not every asset moves in lockstep. Bitcoin might lead the charge, but altcoins could either follow or do their own thing depending on liquidity flows and adoption momentum. Some analysts are even hedging, suggesting we might see prolonged consolidation or a delayed bull story if macro conditions shift. Looking at current prices, BTC is holding around $67.13K, SOL around $79.85, and ETH at $2.05K. These levels will be key to watch as we move through the year. The bottom line: early-to-mid 2026 looks like the most probable window for real bull run momentum to build, possibly peaking mid-year, but volatility and on-chain fundamentals will ultimately determine how it actually plays out. Worth keeping an eye on these levels over the next few quarters.

BTC4,21%
SOL6,3%
ETH6,52%
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