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Binance Founder CZ on Bitcoin Super Cycle, US Regulations, and Future of Crypto

CNBC TelevisionJanuary 24, 20262 min60,385 views
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Bitcoin Price Prediction and Cycles

  • πŸ’‘ CZ predicts that 2026 will likely be a super cycle for Bitcoin, based on historical four-year cycles.
  • πŸ“ˆ He notes that historically, Bitcoin follows a four-year cycle with an all-time high followed by a drop.
  • 🌍 The current pro-crypto stance in the US and other countries may lead to breaking the traditional four-year cycle.
  • 🎯 CZ does not trade crypto actively, stating he holds Bitcoin and BNB, and is not good at timing the market.

Regulatory Challenges and Personal Reflections

  • ⚠️ CZ regrets not blocking US users from Binance from day one, citing it as the main reason for regulatory trouble.
  • πŸ›οΈ He explains that operating with US users unknowingly violated the banking secrecy act, causing significant issues later.
  • πŸ› οΈ If starting over, CZ would immediately block US users to avoid future complications.
  • πŸ’¬ CZ emphasizes that he is a developer and builder, not a trader, and focuses on building systems rather than speculating on market prices.
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