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Bitcoin Comparison: Boom-Bust Cycles in Context

This infographic pairs two cycle views: recovery from the 2022 low ($15,500 to $66,500) and the post-peak pullback to $66,338 (-40.8%).

Bitcoin boom-bust cycle infographic from the 2022 low through the 2026 recovery. — Hero summary: 2022 cycle low $15,500 to March 27, 2026 at $66,500.

Quick Facts

Coverage: 2022 low to Mar 27, 2026
Recovery leg: $15,500 → $66,500
Post-peak drawdown: -40.8% (111,989 → 66,338)

Supporting Chart

Bitcoin post-peak drawdown chart through March 2026. — Supporting chart: peak 111,989 (Jul 2025) to 66,338 (Mar 27, 2026), drawdown -40.8%.

Why It Matters

Cycle framing helps investors avoid overfitting one run. It clarifies how severe retracements can coexist with long-run adoption narratives.

Methodology Note

Cycle callouts follow the production chart annotations for the 2022 low, July 2025 peak, and March 27, 2026 endpoint.

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