The crypto market is down. Top coins have dropped 10% to 30% in the last month. Bitcoin trades almost 25% below its all-time high of $126,000 from October. This looks scary. But smart investors see a chance. Buying the dip has worked well for Bitcoin over time. If you have $500, now could be the time to buy the .
Crypto prices are falling across the board. Many wonder if any coin can rise by year-end. But one stands out: Bitcoin. It is down 25% from its peak just one month ago. Yet, it has the strongest history in crypto.
Bitcoin’s long-term trend is up. Over 15 years, it has grown a lot. Dips like this let you buy cheap. History shows these drops lead to big gains later.
Look at Bitcoin’s yearly returns from 2012 to 2025:
In seven years, it grew over 100%. The worst year, 2015, still gave +36%. No other crypto matches this.
Why? Bitcoin is the king of crypto. It has the biggest network, most users, and real-world use. Companies and countries hold it as a store of value like gold.
Bitcoin moves in 4-year cycles. This ties to its halving events. Every four years, miners get half the new Bitcoin. This cuts supply growth. Prices often rise after halvings.
Past cycles show this:
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Halving | Supply Cut | Big Bull Run |
| 2016 Halving | Supply Cut | Peak in 2017 |
| 2020 Halving | Supply Cut | Peak in 2021 |
The bad years? 2014, 2018, 2022. Each four years apart. This hints at a dip in 2026. We may be near the end of the current cycle.
Some say no more big drops. Big investors like BlackRock and Fidelity pour money into Bitcoin ETFs. Inflows hit billions. This could smooth out wild swings.
They argue drops will be small, like 25%, not 60%+. But cycles have held for 15 years. History warns of caution.
You have choices:
ETFs shine under $100. Perfect for small buys.
Don’t dump $500 at once. Use dollar-cost averaging (DCA). Buy fixed amounts over time.
Example with $500:
When prices drop, you buy more BTC. When up, less. This cuts risk. If dip worsens, you win big.
Tools: Set auto-buys on exchanges or ETF apps.
Ethereum? Good, but more complex. Solana? Fast, but riskier. Altcoins crash harder in dips. Bitcoin leads every bull run. Your $500 is safest here for big upside.
Crypto is volatile. Regs change. Hacks happen. But Bitcoin is safest. ETFs add protection.
Post-dip, history says boom. Next halving in 2028. ETFs grow. Adoption rises. $500 in BTC now could multiply.
Prediction: DCA now. Buy low in dip. Sell high later.
The is Bitcoin. Dip or not, its track record wins. Start DCA today. Turn $500 into more tomorrow.
Ready? Open an account, pick your method, and buy.
Discuss this news on our Telegram Community. Subscribe to us on Google news and do follow us on Twitter @Blockmanity
Did you like the news you just read? Please leave a feedback to help us serve you better
Disclaimer: Blockmanity is a news portal and does not provide any financial advice. Blockmanity's role is to inform the cryptocurrency and blockchain community about what's going on in this space. Please do your own due diligence before making any investment. Blockmanity won't be responsible for any loss of funds.
Introduction: Navigating the 2026 Financial Landscape In the fast-changing world of finance, knowing where money…
Why Is the ? Bitcoin Rejection, Profit-Taking, and Altcoin Pain Explained The crypto market is…
Introduction: A New Era for Web3 Finance Big news in the crypto world: Polymarket and…
Introduction: A New Era for Crypto in 2026 As 2026 unfolds, the crypto world is…
Yat Siu's Stark Warning: – Web3's Explosive Roadmap for 2026 The crypto world is changing…
Why Moving Money in DeFi Feels Like a Maze Imagine trying to send money across…