The cycle
This old chart from 1875 accurately predicted everything, from the dot-com bubble in 2000 to the COVID pandemic in 2020. Did you notice that 2023 is a good time to buy BTC? Now, what awaits us in 2026?
A. Years when panics have occurred and will occur again.
B. Years of good times, high prices, and a time to sell stocks and values of all kinds.
C. Years of hard times, low prices, and a good time to buy stocks, 'corner lots,' goods, etc., and hold until the 'boom' reaches the years of good times; then unload.
Historical Analysis Based on the Chart
"A" Years (Panics)
1927: The period leading up to the Great Depression. The stock market crash occurred in 1929, but the economic instability began earlier.
1945: Post-World War II adjustments and economic shifts. Although the war ended, there were significant economic changes and adjustments.
1965: This period saw economic changes, but not a major panic. It was more of a transition phase.
1981: Early 1980s recession; high inflation and interest rates, leading to economic instability.
1999: The Dot-com bubble burst in 2000, leading to significant losses in tech stocks.
2019: Preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused major disruptions in global economies and markets.
2035 & 2053: These are future projections with no historical events tied to them yet.
"B" Years (Good Times)
1926-1929: Roaring Twenties, a period of economic prosperity and high stock prices.
1945-1953: Post-World War II boom, marked by economic growth and high stock prices.
1962-1972: Economic growth and prosperity, with significant advances in technology and industry.
1980-1989: Bull market of the 1980s, characterized by economic expansion and rising stock prices.
1999-2007: Housing bubble and a period of significant growth in housing and stock markets.
2016-2023: Recent economic growth, including a strong stock market and growth in the technology sector.
2034-2043 & 2053-2059: Future projections.
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