Michaël van de Poppe, a well-known crypto analyst, recently shared his views on the current state of the cryptocurrency market. He said that the markets are currently in a consolidation phase, which is in line with the expected four-year cycle.
Despite various market events, such as the Bitcoin halving and the launch of a Bitcoin ETF, the markets have not shown any significant movement. Van de Poppe emphasized that this stagnation, especially if there is no apparent reason, could be a sign of a bull run, suggesting that the market could surprise investors.
He noted that while the Bitcoin ETF has seen gradual inflows, the Ethereum ETF has not seen the same level of interest. However, Van de Poppe is optimistic about the potential in the Ethereum ecosystem, especially in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. He noted that DeFi has started to regain momentum, recalling its rise in 2020, and he expects this trend to continue.
Projects like AAVE, which recently generated $6 million in revenue in a single day, and others that are attracting more Total Value Locked (TVL) could be key indicators of this resurgence.
Van de Poppe also said that while the current cycle may be slower than previous ones, he remains confident in the importance of Ethereum and the fundamental growth of its ecosystem. He noted that many DeFi protocols, such as AAVE and Rocket Pool, are undervalued compared to their TVLs, indicating significant growth potential.
He concluded by comparing the current market situation to the post-halving phase in 2020, when the market took several months to rise after the initial period of stagnation. Based on the four-year cycle theory, he believes that the market may be nearing the end of the correction phase and could soon start moving upwards again, potentially leaving those who are not ready behind.
*This is not investment advice.