Changpeng Zhao predicts a Bitcoin supercycle in 2026 under the influence of favorable policies

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao made an optimistic forecast that bitcoin will rewrite the usual development scenarios this year. In an interview with CNBC during the World Economic Forum in Davos, CZ said that he believes in a supercycle for digital assets due to the growing support for cryptocurrencies from states, including the United States.

“I have very strong beliefs that a supercycle is likely to happen,” Changpeng Zhao said in an interview. According to him, the prerequisites for this are created due to a radical change in the political attitude towards digital assets at the global level.

Four-Year Cycle Breakthrough as a New Paradigm

Historically, bitcoin has evolved according to a four-year cycle synchronized with the network’s halving events. Usually, the price reaches new highs 14-18 months after each halving. The next such event is expected no earlier than April 2028.

However, Changpeng Zhao believes that the current situation is different from the previous stages of the industry’s development. “Given that the United States is so supportive of cryptocurrency, and other countries are basically following suit, we’re really going to see it,” he explained on CNBC. In his opinion, the price of BTC will reach new all-time highs this year, breaking the usual four-year scenario.

When asked by Squawk Box host Andrew Ross Sorkin about the possibility of an accurate forecast for the current year, CZ emphasized: “If you look at the short-term dynamics, I can’t predict. But if you look at horizons of five or ten years, it’s very easy to predict. We will grow.”

State support as a catalyst for development

Changpeng Zhao’s optimism is driven by a global shift in the regulatory environment. His prediction echoes a recent statement by Ark Invest CEO Cathie Woods, who predicted that the value of bitcoin could reach a range of $300,000 to $1.5 million by 2030.

The Binance founder noted that the increasingly favorable stance on cryptocurrencies around the world is “good for the crypto industry and good for America as a whole.” He focused on the fact that the political course of many countries is becoming more supportive in relation to digital assets.

Consulting with governments on asset tokenization

In addition to forecasting market trends, Changpeng Zhao is actively engaged in advising government agencies. At the WEF on Thursday, he revealed that he is in talks with about a dozen governments on the regulation of cryptocurrencies and the tokenization of assets.

“I spend quite a lot of time talking to about half, about a dozen governments about how to regulate cryptocurrency, how to work with stablecoins, how to regulate tokenization,” CZ said. Its purpose is to allow these countries to raise capital by offering investors shares in state assets, similar to how some states have previously sold shares in national energy or telecommunications companies.

Personal Projects and BNB Chain Development

Despite intensive consulting activities, Changpeng Zhao continues to develop his own initiatives. He noted that he remains “quite busy” and plans are “becoming more and more busy.”

Among his current projects is the Giggle Academy platform for free education, aimed at improving the financial literacy of users. In addition, CZ cooperates with the investment company Easy Labs. Changpeng Zhao also continues to mentor a number of startup founders in the BNB Chain ecosystem, where he holds the position of a minority investor, providing them with advisory support.

“I’m just mentoring them,” he described the nature of his involvement, highlighting his personal contribution to the development of decentralized applications and blockchain projects.

Market prospects in the context of global changes

Changpeng Zhao’s prediction of a bitcoin supercycle in 2026 reflects a broader trend of recognizing cryptocurrencies as an important element of the digital economy. The current price of bitcoin is $80.10K, although its all-time high reached $126.08K, which shows the potential for further growth.

The statements of the founder of Binance, voiced on one of the most influential international business platforms, confirm that the cryptocurrency industry is on the verge of fundamental changes. Government support, regulatory clarity, and growing interest from institutional investors create the conditions for the expansion of the use of digital assets in the global economy.