Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

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What happened

Bitcoin’s current bull cycle could deliver threefold to fivefold returns followed by a milder downturn, according to Cryptoquant’s founder and CEO.

His forecast links smaller market extremes to growing institutional ownership and a larger capital base.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:41:12 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  1. Someone Bet $3.17M on Bitcoin Price Rising—But Could Lose Big if BTC Hits $100K

  2. Bitcoin Investors Buy Nearly $1B in BTC ETFs as Bull Market Returns

  3. Bitcoin Cash Price Surges 30% as CME Announces BCH Futures Launch

  4. CME Expands Crypto Futures Lineup With Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap

  5. $161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks

  6. White Hats Beat Coldcard Attackers, Rescuing Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin

  7. Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

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