The Halving Cycle
Every 4 years, the Bitcoin block reward is cut in half. The last halving took place in April 2024. Historically, every halving is followed by a bull phase — 2012 led to the 2013 high, 2016 to the 2017 high, and 2020 to the 2021 high.
Where Are We in 2026?
We're typically in the second half of the post-halving cycle. Historically, this is the phase with the highest volatility. For bot traders, that means: more opportunities, but also more risk.
3 Strategies for the Post-Halving Market
Trend Following: In bull phases, simply follow the trend. Buy above the 50-EMA, sell below it. Simple, but extremely profitable in strong trends.
Momentum DCA: Instead of buying blindly, increase your DCA amount when momentum is strong (RSI rising) and reduce it when momentum is weak.
BB Squeeze: Take advantage of increased volatility with the Bollinger Band Squeeze strategy — it detects phases of low volatility before explosive breakouts.
Why Paper Trading Is Especially Important Right Now
High volatility means: strategies that work in calm phases can fail in volatile ones. Test your bots now in paper trading under real market conditions before you commit real capital (on another platform).
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