Markets are never guaranteed. But heading into Q1, I genuinely like how crypto is positioned when I weigh the downside against the upside. Here’s why I stay constructive on crypto at the start of the year 👇 ✔️ New year, new capital: Every January, fresh budgets unlock. Funds, institutions, and large investors start deploying capital again. Historically, Bitcoin is one of the first assets that benefits, and I watch that closely. ✔️ Risk appetite is coming back: When stocks are doing well, confidence spreads. And when confidence is high, investors look beyond safe plays. That’s usually when money begins flowing into crypto, starting with Bitcoin. ✔️ Regulation fear is easing: The political conversation around crypto feels very different now. More support, less hostility. That shift alone gives investors more comfort holding and accumulating. ✔️ Institutions aren’t waiting anymore: This cycle is different. Bitcoin isn’t an experiment anymore, it’s becoming part of the global investment conversation. ✔️ Year-end selling is behind us: Tax selling and profit booking mostly happen before December ends. Once Q1 starts, that pressure fades, and price can move more freely. ✔️ Bitcoin moves first: Early in the year, I expect Bitcoin to lead. That’s how it usually plays out. Strength in BTC sets the stage before attention shifts elsewhere. ✔️ Momentum matters: A strong Q1 doesn’t just move the price, it builds belief. When Bitcoin starts the year strong, participation grows and the rest of the year often follows that tone. For me, Q1 is about positioning, patience, and watching Bitcoin lead. If that strength holds and eventually cools off, that’s when the rest of the market usually gets its moment.