2025-12-26 10:22:44

Looking at this year's asset performance, the numbers are quite striking. Gold has increased by 70%, and silver is even more aggressive, doubling and surpassing by 50 percentage points. In comparison, Bitcoin appears somewhat lackluster, having fallen 6% since the beginning of the year. This stark contrast has led many to reconsider: in 2025, will Bitcoin still be the shining investment asset?

Honestly, this year hasn't been very friendly to Bitcoin investors. As the year comes to an end, the highly anticipated Christmas market seems likely to fall short of expectations. The market's indifference reflects investors' complex mindset towards the current crypto market.

But you know what? When viewed over a longer time scale, the story is completely different. From 2015 to 2025, over an 11-year cycle, Bitcoin's annualized return has consistently ranked at the top, crushing most traditional assets. History has left its mark here.

According to the cyclical patterns of financial markets, Bitcoin's performance in 2026 is very likely to fall to the bottom of the rankings—this may sound a bit harsh, but it is the market's normal state. Every asset class has its cycle of rise and fall. By 2027, that curve is very likely to turn upward again, and Bitcoin's return could once again reach the top of the list.

This is the cycle of the financial world. Life has its cycles, markets have their cycles, and both follow the same logic. The deeper the downturn, the less you should panic. Those who can endure the winter usually do so by quietly honing their skills—accumulating knowledge, optimizing strategies, and adjusting their mindset.

Trading is actually no different from fishing. A person standing by the river with a fishing rod doesn't need to act frequently; what they need is patience and the ability to stay calm.

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LiquidityHunter

· 12-26 10:52

Gold and silver are rising so sharply, Bitcoin is down 6%... Honestly, it's a bit uncomfortable, but looking at the 11-year data in the long run, BTC is still the boss. Wait, at the end of 2026? Then I need to buy the dip, haha. Just keep at it, patience is key, after all, fishing also requires patience.

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BasementAlchemist

· 12-26 10:52

Gold and silver are both skyrocketing, but BTC is still breaking 6%, which is a bit heartbreaking... However, looking at the long term, this wave is indeed just a cycle repeating. In 2026, it might continue to be cold, but in 2027... hey, who can say for sure? Anyway, I'm ready to buy the dip.

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BugBountyHunter

· 12-26 10:51

Gold and silver take off while Bitcoin stays flat. Honestly, it's just a cycle repeating again. In 2027, it'll be our turn. Next year, even if prices fall to the bottom, I'm not afraid. Anyway, I've already mentally prepared myself—just waiting to endure the winter. The fishing analogy is clever, but to be honest, it's still a bit hard to endure right now... The Christmas market didn't meet expectations. Should I continue to accumulate? This cycle theory sounds comfortable, but I just don't want to wait another three years.

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BuyTheTop

· 12-26 10:49

Gold and silver are rising so rapidly, and we're still here bottom-fishing for Bitcoin. Are we really not gamblers? Wait, how many times have I heard this "cyclical recurrence theory"... Rebound in 2027? Let's see if we can make it that far first, haha. Those who can stay calm now are honestly either big players or trapped and have no choice. The fishing metaphor sounds comfortable, but the market isn't a river; it will bite back. This year has indeed been tough, I admit, but I still feel like someone is taking advantage of the chaos to loot our chips.

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TokenStorm

· 12-26 10:49

Gold and silver's recent rally looks impressive, but how much room is there for a technical correction? The 6% drop in Bitcoin is actually testing the bottom range; on-chain data hasn't deteriorated beyond repair, it's just market sentiment that has collapsed. Wait, the logic that the Christmas rally will fall flat doesn't hold up... In previous years, we didn't have to wait until Christmas to see a rally. We might be over-interpreting the cycle theory. By the way, where did the 11-year annualized return data come from? Can you pull up backtest data? Statements like being in the 2026 bottom position or the 2027 top position sound a bit like gambler's psychology, but I still believe it [dog head]. That fishing metaphor is excellent, but the problem is there are no fish in the river now.

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CommunityWorker

· 12-26 10:31

Gold and silver are taking off, but BTC is still lying flat... This wave is indeed tough. But think about it carefully, looking at the longer cycle over 11 years, it outperforms everything — that’s the real story. --- It's the end of the year again, and the Christmas market has become a luxury wish. Everyone understands this feeling. But the low period is actually a time to strengthen internal skills. Just wait and see. --- Basically, it’s a matter of endurance. Those who can stay calm have already been quietly accumulating, while we’re still anxiously watching the charts. --- The fishing analogy is perfect; frequent moves only lead to slips. The ones who truly make money are always the ones waiting. --- 2026 might still see a dip, but looking at 2027 will tell us whether it’s worth holding now. The cycle rotation logic has been repeated in the market over and over. --- This year has indeed been a desert for crypto people, but history has proven that cycles... we still have to believe in them, no choice. --- The hardest part isn’t technical analysis; it’s the mindset of waiting. True players are cultivating themselves during this phase.

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