Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently shared his insights on what to expect before and after a Bitcoin (BTC) halving event in a post on the Binance Feed platform. While he emphasized that he cannot predict the future, CZ identified three consistent patterns of community behavior surrounding BTC halvings:

  1. Pre-Halving Hype: Several months before the halving event, there tends to be increased anxiety, expectations, and hype in the cryptocurrency community. This is driven by the anticipation of the event and its potential impact on BTC's supply and price.

  2. Post-Halving Price Movement: CZ noted that the day immediately following a halving, Bitcoin's price does not double overnight. This is often a point of confusion for some in the community who may have unrealistic expectations about the immediate effects of the event on the price.

  3. Subsequent All-Time Highs: In the year following a halving, Bitcoin typically begins to reach various all-time price highs. This is when the positive effects of the reduced supply and increased demand tend to become more apparent. Despite this, CZ highlighted that people may still question why these new highs are being reached, suggesting that individuals often have short memories regarding the historical patterns of Bitcoin's performance after halvings.

These insights are based on CZ's observations from the three previous Bitcoin halving events and can provide some context for what the cryptocurrency community might experience during future halvings. It's important to note that cryptocurrency markets are highly speculative and influenced by various factors, so predictions and expectations should be taken with caution.