5 Signs Indicating an Explosive Crypto Bull Run in Q4

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It’s that time once again: Q4 in the fourth year of the crypto cycle.

If the 2017 and 2021 bull runs were anything to go by, expect another round of fireworks, especially for altcoins.

While BTC and ETH holders are less likely to achieve the astronomical gains that altcoins often attain, here are five reasons that keep me very optimistic about this market as 2025 draws to a close.

1. Regulatory clarity and (gradual) mainstream acceptance

You’d need at least a few articles to comprehensively outline how much this sector and asset class have evolved since the early days, especially since 2017, when crypto started becoming mainstream.

Long gone are the days when you’d hear Karens (yes, plural) and their male equivalents harping on about Bitcoin being primarily used for “scammers, money launderers and other forms of criminal activity”. Let’s not forget about circumventing sanctions, for better or worse.

Yes, these people still exist, and will continue to spread this nonsense. However, I’ve noticed a massive narrative shift since the advent of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the USA.

Now that BlackRock and other financial titans are on board, the masses can start to feel assured about…