Here's the thing about the 4-year Bitcoin cycle narrative—it's become more myth than reality in recent market cycles. Don't get me wrong, back in 2013 and 2017, the 4th year absolutely delivered strong performance. But that's where the story breaks down. Looking at subsequent cycles, this pattern hasn't held up. The data just doesn't support the idea that we should keep betting on a rigid 4-year framework anymore. Bitcoin's market dynamics have evolved. On-chain metrics, institutional adoption, and macroeconomic factors now play much larger roles than they did during earlier cycles. The traditional 4-year cycle theory, which primarily hinged on exceptional 4th-year performance, needs rethinking. Markets are more complex than predetermined calendar patterns—and the evidence is there if you look at it.