Bitcoin Bull Run Extending to 2028? Analysts See Unprecedented Crypto Cycle Ahead

Bitcoin's current bull market might just be getting started—and could stretch all the way to 2028.

The Extended Horizon

Traditional market cycles are getting rewritten as institutional adoption accelerates. Major financial players are building positions that suggest longer-term commitment than previous retail-driven rallies.

Regulatory clarity in key markets creates foundation for sustained growth rather than speculative spikes. Infrastructure development across exchanges and custody solutions supports institutional participation at scale.

The maturation curve suggests we're witnessing Bitcoin's transition from volatile asset to established store of value—though Wall Street still can't decide whether it's digital gold or just another thing to overcomplicate with derivatives.

While timing predictions remain speculative, the structural case for extended bullish momentum grows stronger by the month. The real question isn't whether the bull run continues—it's whether traditional finance will finally understand what's happening before the train leaves the station.

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During Wednesday’s regular trading session, the S&P 500 closed up 0.58%, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.12%, finishing above the 23,000 level for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones ended the day with a slight decline.

Coming to trending stocks, Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock rose more than 6% in Thursday’s pre-market trading after reporting better-than-expected Q3 results and solid guidance. Also, PepsiCo (PEP) delivered a Q3 earnings beat. Meanwhile, Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) stock rallied nearly 18% in pre-market trading after the biopharma company announced that it WOULD be acquired by Novo Nordisk (NVO).

With no significant economic data releases scheduled for Thursday due to the ongoing government shutdown, investors will focus on remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a community bank conference, as well as speeches from Governors Michelle Bowman and Mary Daly later in the day.