Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe has outlined two possible scenarios for Bitcoin and altcoins in the coming months, each with drastically different outcomes.
Two Potential Paths for Bitcoin and Altcoins
In one scenario, the crypto market follows Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle, with BTC reaching its peak in late 2025. Altcoins, in turn, would experience a major rally in early 2026. This pattern aligns with past Bitcoin halving events, where reduced miner rewards typically create supply shocks that drive prices higher.
However, an alternative scenario suggests an even more explosive bull market. Van de Poppe speculates that Bitcoin’s previous cycle may have peaked too early, meaning the current cycle has barely begun for altcoins. He draws comparisons to the late 1990s dot-com bubble, suggesting that the S&P 500 could see multiple years of 20% gains, pushing risk assets—including Bitcoin—to unprecedented levels.
Could Bitcoin Reach $1 Million?
The analyst believes that if the stock market enters a period of rapid expansion, Bitcoin could act as a high-beta asset, skyrocketing alongside equities. He also argues that potential policy changes under a Trump presidency could further fuel a speculative boom, potentially sending Bitcoin to $1 million and triggering wild price surges in the altcoin market.
A Massive Correction on the Horizon?
Despite these bullish projections, Van de Poppe warns that a reversal will inevitably follow. Once the market cycle completes, he expects a significant correction or even an economic crisis, marking the end of the speculative frenzy.
