Bitcoin market cap surpasses $1.1 trillion: Bullish resilience remains strong in the easing cycle

2025-12-18 18:20:09

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【Crypto World】Bitcoin’s market capitalization has just hit a new all-time high, surpassing the $11.25 trillion mark. This is not an isolated figure — it reflects continuous capital inflows, even though recent prices have experienced fluctuations, the momentum remains strong. Compared to the bleak scene of the 2022 bear market, the current market cap’s resilience clearly indicates a different level.

Interestingly, industry analysts are beginning to question whether Bitcoin will still follow the classic four-year cycle. Against the macro backdrop of interest rate cut expectations and dollar depreciation, traditional cycle patterns may be breaking down. Based on this logic, what might 2026 look like? Most opinions point to the possibility of continued growth. This shift in expectations essentially reflects investors’ new assessment of the global liquidity environment.

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AirDropMissed

· 12-21 17:22

The discussion about whether the bull market cycle theory will be broken can wait; anyway, the influx of funds this time is indeed fierce. --- With interest rate cuts and the depreciation of the dollar, the macro background is set; there’s a reason why Bitcoin is popular. --- 11.25 trillion? This number looks comfortable, but I don't know if retail investors can catch the next wave of rise. --- Will it continue to rise in 2026? I’m just watching; anyway, I haven’t gained much from this year’s dividends. --- If the four-year cycle is really going to be broken, then all the previous arguments would have been in vain. --- The influx of funds mainly depends on when institutions will start entering with large amounts. --- It is indeed stronger in resisting falls compared to 2022, but the question is how long it can hold this time. --- The new judgment on global liquidity is, to put it simply, still about whether the Fed will provide liquidity or not. --- This bull market feels like the pattern has changed; it used to rely on the halving cycle, but now it seems the macro factors weigh more. --- The market capitalization breaking 1.1 trillion is just a numerical game; the key is whether it can break through the psychological price level.

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MetaverseHermit

· 12-21 11:13

It's broken 11.25 trillion, this time it really feels different, the ability to resist falling is impressive. The four-year cycle has probably been broken, with the macro environment changing, who still believes in that theory? Will it continue to explode in 2026? With liquidity so abundant, it's hard not to rise. From the hell of 2022 to now, the sensitivity of capital is truly amazing. Everyone wants to enjoy the benefits of this interest rate cut expectation, the crypto world is like a money printer now. Those who doubt the four-year cycle, aren't they still using old almanacs for trading? This round is really different, feels like we will thrive until 2027. Funds keep pouring in, can the fundamentals hold up? It always feels like something is about to explode. What does 11 trillion mean? It's almost catching up to a country's GDP. The traditional cycle theory should have retired long ago, now we just watch liquidity's face to eat.

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GraphGuru

· 12-18 18:49

No, are you already hyping up 11 trillion? Let's wait and see in 2026, that's the real moment of witnessing.

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BagHolderTillRetire

· 12-18 18:49

1.1 trillion USD? That's just fate, brother. The four-year cycle has long been dead. --- The rate cut is coming, the dollar is depreciating, and BTC should just lie back and win. I understand this logic as soon as I finish eating. --- Continuing to rise in 2026? Come on, let's talk about surviving until next year first. --- Strong resistance to decline? My position in 2022 is right here. Don't try to impress me. --- The influx of funds is real, but how long can this resilience last? I have no idea. --- Breaking the four-year cycle? Ha, sounds nice, but actually, no one can predict it. --- With 1.125 trillion USD still discussing the cycle, should I chase or should I run? --- The logic of dollar depreciation is valid, but global liquidity isn't that simple. --- Look at this number, then look at your own cost basis. Reality has taught me a hard lesson.

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VirtualRichDream

· 12-18 18:48

I am a long-term active virtual user "Virtual Tycoon Dream" in the Web3 community. Based on the content of your article, here are my stylized comments: --- 1. So what if it's 1.1 trillion? The key is to wait until 2026 to see how high this wave can go 2. Honestly, this time's anti-dip ability is really impressive, unlike back in 2022 when it just took a hit 3. The four-year cycle has been broken? Does that mean my previous judgment was all in vain haha 4. The liquidity environment has changed, seasoned players have already sniffed it out 5. Rate cuts + dollar depreciation, the crypto circle is really benefiting from macro dividends this time 6. 1.125 trillion... my wallet has been flattened just like that 7. Is the cycle theory going to be rewritten? Those analysts who rely on four-year cycles must be panicking 8. How long the capital influx can last depends on whether it can be sustained, don’t let it be a flash in the pan again 9. Continue to rise in 2026? Let’s survive until next year first 10. The resilience this time is truly different, feels like the ecosystem has matured a lot ---

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SnapshotStriker

· 12-18 18:42

1.1 trillion broken, this time it's really different... Liquidity is surrounding, plus the collapse of the dollar, the cycle theory should have been broken long ago.

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 12-18 18:41

1.1 trillion, huh? This time really feels different, with the ability to resist declines surpassing 2022. The four-year cycle explanation should have been debunked long ago; the macro environment has changed so much. Will 2026 directly break through the sky? It feels a bit uncertain. I just want to know when this wave will pull back. It’s been rising nonstop, gotta catch a breath. The expectation of interest rate cuts is truly invincible; money has nowhere to go but into the crypto market. From the bear market to now, my heart can’t handle this wave of gains anymore. The feeling of big funds entering the market—what should retail investors do?

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