š Hey Binance Square!
I'm relatively new to crypto trading and have been researching Bitcoin halvings since everyone keeps mentioning how important they are for market cycles.
I wanted to share what I've learned and get feedback from more experienced traders.
š„ My Understanding of Bitcoin Halving
From what I've gathered, Bitcoin goes through something called a halving every ~4 years, where the rewards miners get are cut in half.The next one should happen in early 2026. Historically, these events seem to kick off bull markets.
šWhat interests me most is how different crypto projects perform during each cycle:
2012-2013 cycle: Early altcoins like Litecoin performed well
2016-2017 cycle: ICOs and
$ETH (Ethereum) exploded
2020-2021 cycle: DeFi and NFTs (
$ETH , $SOL, $BNB) took off
š Why I'm Watching Layer 2 Solutions for 2026
As Iām learning, I've become really interested in Layer 2 solutions. Hereās why I think they might shine in the next cycle:
Scaling Issues Are Real:
During the last bull run,
$ETH gas fees were insane and even
$BTC transactions got expensive.
Layer 2s help solve this, right?Theyāve Been Building:
Most L2 projects launched between 2021-2023 and seem to be using this bear market to build real products.Better Tokenomics:
Many L2 tokens seem designed to capture actual value from network usage ā not just hype.Institutions Are Interested:
From what I can tell, Layer 2s seem more "serious" and institution-friendly than meme coins or experimental DeFi.
š Current Market Sentiment (As I See It)
The market seems kind of quiet ā not too bearish, not euphoric either.
Fear & Greed Index shows weāre in neutral territory.
Is this when experienced traders typically start preparing for the next cycle? š¤
š Hereās the live BTC chart as I start preparing for the 2026 halving:
ā Questions I Have for the Community
Am I on the right track focusing on Layer 2s ahead of the 2026 halving?Which Layer 2 projects are most worth researching (ARB, OP, $MATIC)?Is there something obvious I'm missing as a newcomer?How do experienced traders prepare their portfolios 1-2 years before a halving?
š¢ I'd really appreciate any tips, advice, or corrections from those who've been through past Bitcoin cycles! š
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