Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Explained: Is Halving Theory Still Valid in 2026?

The Bitcoin halving is a technical event with significant market implications. Every four years, the reward paid to Bitcoin miners gets cut in half, theoretically creating supply pressure that pushes prices upward over the following months. This pattern held for three complete cycles: 2012-2016, 2016-2020, and 2020-2024. But the market that just experienced its fourth…