Bitcoin mid-cycle correction refers to a price decline of approximately 25-40% that occurs during an ongoing bull market. This kind of drop is typically caused by macro pressure—like rising interest rates or risk-off sentiment—or profit-taking by early buyers, rather than a failure in network fundamentals. Having reached a high of $126,000 in October 2025, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has declined to approximately $87,000, rekindling the debate: Is this a mid-cycle correction or the start of a bear market? Bitcoin’s mid-cycle correction—the 31% drop—falls within the historical 25-40% range typical of bull market resets. The current correction has analysts split on Bitcoin’s next move—some say the reset is near its completion and others argue a deeper correction is still unfolding beneath the surface. How do expect Bitcoin to move in 2026 considering increased geopolitical tensions?
