The End of Bitcoin Halving Cycles? Krüger Suggests BTC Is Entering a New "Supercycle"

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade approximately 14% below its all-time high, but according to renowned economist and trader Alex Krüger, the digital asset is far from reaching its peak.

renowned economist and trader Alex Krüger shares his bullish outlook on Bitcoin's future price trajectory. Speaking on the Unchained podcast, Krüger suggests that BTC still has a lot of room to grow and that that traditional four-year halving cycles may no longer be the best way to understand Bitcoin's price action.

According to Krüger, Bitcoin could be entering a "supercycle," a long-term market cycle that is not bound by the same predictable peaks and troughs as previous cycles. He believes that the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 has shifted the way the market behaves, making Bitcoin less dependent on the halving cycles that have historically driven its price growth.

Krüger highlights that the institutionalization of Bitcoin through ETFs has changed the market dynamics, allowing traditional institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin. This, in turn, increases overall demand for the cryptocurrency and creates a closer correlation between Bitcoin and traditional assets like equities.

In this scenario, Bitcoin's price could still experience steady growth over time, but it might not follow the usual halving-driven price patterns. The supercycle model suggests that Bitcoin could face smaller, shorter corrections rather than the long, deep bear markets often seen in the past. This shift would allow for more sustainable price movements, with gradual price appreciation and relatively brief periods of consolidation.

Krüger concludes that a supercycle does not imply that Bitcoin's price will only go up, but rather that any corrections in its price will be shorter and less severe, especially as long as broader markets and the global economy perform well. With more institutional interest and ETFs pushing the market forward, Krüger predicts that the next few years will see smaller price pullbacks, followed by continued price increases, in cycles that are less volatile compared to traditional halving-driven patterns.

Bitcoin's current trading price of $93,134 reflects a minor dip of about 10% from its high of $102,000 in 2025. Despite the minor correction, Krüger remains optimistic about Bitcoin's future growth potential. He believes that the financial system's growing adoption of Bitcoin as an asset class will continue to propel the cryptocurrency to new highs.