BREAKDOWN: The Shorter Cycle Theory With Larry Cermak

CoinDesk Podcast Network

"It's either shorter-term bear markets, or it's just going to zero. And I really don't believe it's going to go to zero."

This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Bitstamp.

The idea of a multiyear supercycle is fading as shorter cycles take their place. In this episode, NLW and guest Larry Cermak, director of research at The Block, discuss the transformation of the supercycle timeline as the crypto space evolves. The discussion includes:

• An analysis of the macro-narrative and the current “wait-and-see” mode
• Shorter cycles taking hold as the crypto space matures

The larger institutional narrative promised a bevy of substantial allocators to contribute to the market. That narrative, however, has weakened over time as the promise falls short. Add on the uncertainty from China’s partial ban on mining and Tesla’s environmental concerns, and the narrative continues to lose momentum. What narrative will take over next? When will this “wait-and-see” mode end?

Historically, crypto was perceived to fall into semi-stable cycles. For a couple of years, prices would rise, and for the next two or three years after, prices crash. However, with longer-term investors and a broader focus on usability over speculation, is there now a foundation for a more stable market with shorter cycles?

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