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4-Year Moving Average for Bitcoin

A 4-Year Moving Average for Bitcoin is a significant long-term trend indicator that plays a crucial role in understanding Bitcoin's price behavior over extended periods. This chart calculates the average price of Bitcoin over a 4-year time frame, effectively filtering out short-term fluctuations and providing insights into the asset's macro trends.

Why It Matters:

  • Halving Cycles: Bitcoin undergoes a "halving" event approximately every four years, reducing the rate at which new Bitcoin is created. The 4-year moving average helps visualize the impact of these supply changes on the asset's price.
  • Cyclical Patterns: Bitcoin has shown historical cycles of bull markets followed by bear markets, and the 4-year moving average helps identify these cycles. When Bitcoin's price is above this average, it often signals a bull market, and when below, it indicates a bear market.
  • Long-Term Investment: Long-term investors use this chart to gauge the overall health of Bitcoin's price trend. It helps in making strategic decisions, such as accumulating during bear markets and potentially reducing exposure during extended bull markets.
  • Reduction of Noise: By smoothing out short-term price volatility, the 4-year moving average reduces noise in price data, enabling a clearer view of Bitcoin's long-term trajectory.

This indicator is particularly relevant for those interested in Bitcoin's macro trends and long-term investment strategies, as it offers valuable insights into the asset's behavior throughout its halving cycles.

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  1. eMathZone - Method of Moving Averages, https://www.emathzone.com/tutorials/basic-statistics/method-of-moving-averages.html

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Jordan Tuwiner is the founder of BuyBitcoinWorldwide.com. He studied computer science at Towson University. Jordan has been writing about Bitcoin since 2015. His work has been featured in The Guardian, International Business Times, Forbes, VentureBeat, CoinDesk and many other top Bitcoin media outlets.



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