A crypto analyst has issued a bold new forecast on the future trajectory of Bitcoin (BTC), claiming that the era of parabolic bull runs and painful bear markets is over. In its place, he envisions a slower, more institutionally driven path toward long-term growth. Looking ahead, the analyst believes that Bitcoin could reach $1,000,000 in the next decade. 

Bitcoin Road To $1,000,000 Will Be Slow

In an X social media post, Mitchell Askew, a crypto market expert and the Head of Research at Blockware, shared his long-term bullish outlook for Bitcoin, predicting that the flagship cryptocurrency is set to hit $1,000,000 within the next 10 years. However, he noted that this massive price surge won’t come from explosive bull runs previously seen in 2013 or 2017. 

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According to the analyst, Bitcoin has moved past the age of parabolic price surges followed by crushing drawdowns. Rather than repeating past cycles of 10,000% gains in a year trailed by a 75% crash, the flagship cryptocurrency is now exhibiting a much more controlled and less dramatic growth pattern.

He believes that the cryptocurrency’s rise to $1,000,000 could unfold through a cycle of pumps followed by prolonged consolidations, making it a slow climb. This gradual growth style will likely discourage short-term speculators and casual investors, allowing only those with long-term conviction to benefit. 

Askew’s bold BTC forecast and speculations about a slower growth trajectory are rooted in his belief that the cryptocurrency’s price action has fundamentally changed following the launch of Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The introduction of this investment product in early 2024 marked a turning point for BTC, transforming it into a more stable and institutionalized asset class. 

Notably, since the approval of the Bitcoin ETF, the analyst asserts that the most significant drawdown the cryptocurrency has faced is about 30%—a stark contrast to the extreme volatility of the past. While Bitcoin remains volatile by traditional standards, the nature of its price swings has considerably shifted, pointing to broader stabilization in the market. 

In this environment, private miners, particularly those affiliated with BlockwareTeam, are expected to benefit the most. By continuously mining at a lower cost and taking advantage of tax incentives like a 100% bonus depreciation on hardware, they stand to profit steadily as Bitcoin climbs higher. Askew believes that this evolution is not overly optimistic or bearish, but rather a logical progression as BTC matures into a mainstream financial asset with increasing institutional involvement. 

Analyst Warns Against Unrealistic Short-Term Gains

In his analysis, Askew noted that the expectation that Bitcoin could surge to $500,000 in just five months, or that identifying a precise cycle top will lead to easy profits, is now considered unrealistic. The analyst warned investors against overly bullish sentiment in the short term or relying on outdated cycle theories. 

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He suggests that trying to time market tops based on past halving cycles may leave investors sidelined while Bitcoin continues its slow and steady climb throughout the Trump administration.

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