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Bitcoin tagged a new all-time high at $125,000 and doesn’t seem to be done by a long shot — watch this trusted cycle pattern to know what the next move could be.

Strategy has posted a significant $3.9 billion gain on its Bitcoin holdings in Q3. Does that mean MSTR has permission to breakout higher?

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Bitcoin's $125,000 All-Time High Proves This Pattern You Should Keep Watching, Analyst Says

Bitcoin has surged 11% over the past week, vindicating analysts’ calls for the four-year cycle to play out as in the past.

In his latest "Bitcoin: Bull Market Support Band" podcast, prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen reiterated that Bitcoin historically peaks in Q4 of the post-halving year, warning that overconfidence at this stage could be costly.

He noted that the 2025 cycle has closely mirrored 2020: highs in August, lows in September, followed by a year-end rally.

He emphasized a critical threshold: weekly closes below the 50-week moving average, currently near $101,000, could indicate that the cycle top has already passed.

But how high could Bitcoin go?

Read the full scoop here.

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FINTECH FOCUS

Strategy Rewrites Corporate Playbook With $3.9B Bitcoin Gain—MSTR To Break Out?

Strategy Inc. is up 2% on Monday after reporting a $3.9 billion Bitcoin gain in Q3 and breaking a key technical downtrend.

Strategy’s Q3 filing showed a $3.89 billion unrealized gain on its Bitcoin position as prices surged toward quarter-end. 

The company booked a $1.12 billion deferred tax expense, leaving net results positive but highly sensitive to crypto volatility.

What does this mean for MSTR stock?

Read the full scoop here.

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