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Bitcoin’s ROI has diminished over cycles, but it still outperforms traditional investments in long-term growth Rising leverage and shifting whale sentiment signal increased volatility, making short-term risks more likely As Bitcoin [BTC] matures, its explosive returns from earlier cycles have given way to more stable, yet still impressive, growth. With the latest cycle showing a 560% return on investment (ROI), Bitcoin continues to outpace traditional investments like stocks, making it an attractive choice for long-term investors. However, with rising market leverage and a shift in whale sentiment towards short positions, the potential for increased volatility looms on the horizon. Diminishing returns, growing maturity Bitcoin’s ROI has followed a clear downtrend with each halving cycle: from a staggering 4,830,000% gain in its earliest days (2009–2011) to 55,000% in the 2011–2015 cycle, 8,500% in 2015–2018, and 2,000% during 2018–2022. Source: Alphractal The current cycle (2022–2025) so far shows a 560% ROI—still outperforming traditional markets but reinforcing a steady pattern of diminishing returns as Bitcoin scales and matures. This declining ROI arc mirrors the asset’s increasing liquidity, institutional adoption, and reduced speculative blow-off tops. Whale positioning flips bearish as short exposure grows The latest sentiment data from large Bitcoin holders reveals a shift in positioning. The whale position sentiment index has turned lower after peaking, indicating a rising preference for short positions. Historically, sharp downturns in this metric have preceded either short-term pullbacks or high-volatility price zones. Source: Alphractal The change comes at a time when BTC price action shows consolidation around $85k-$90k, suggesting whales may be hedging against downside risk. This flip in sentiment does not always signal a trend reversal, but it highlights a cooling of confidence among influential market participants. In a maturing market, such behavior shows the growing influence of derivative markets on price psychology and near-term volatility. Open Interest…

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