CZ confirms he will not return, predicts that Bitcoin will迎来 a new bull market in 2026

January 26 News, CZ explicitly stated in an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box that he will not return to the management team of the related CEX, despite market rumors that he might make a comeback.

The most influential figure in the crypto industry emphasized that he has adapted to life after stepping away from frontline management roles and believes it is more reasonable to let a new management team continue leading the company. CZ pointed out that he is still a significant shareholder of the CEX but has shifted to a relatively passive role. If he has any suggestions, he mostly expresses them through social media platforms.

CZ reflected on his departure from CEX. He said that after working at the exchange for seven years, leaving was not easy at first, but ultimately it gave him new perspectives and space. He believes that the company is now managed by capable leadership and does not need him to personally “command.” This statement effectively ends all speculation about his return to CEX.

In the interview, CZ also discussed his personal legal troubles. He was previously sentenced in the United States for compliance issues and resigned, but in October 2025, he received a pardon from Trump, which lifted the related restrictions. Trump stated at the time that the charges were unjust, and this move also paved the way for CZ to re-enter the public eye.

Although he will not return, CZ remains highly optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term trend. He predicts that in the next 12 months, Bitcoin may enter a “super cycle,” with prices potentially facing short-term pressure but continuing to rise in the long run. He pointed out that Bitcoin has traditionally followed a roughly four-year cycle, but in the context of the US adopting a more friendly attitude toward crypto assets and other countries accelerating their follow-up, this rhythm may be broken.

Arthur Hayes also recently made a similar judgment, believing that if the US stabilizes the yen through monetary operations, it would create additional positive factors for Bitcoin. The views of several industry figures combined have opened up new imagination for the crypto asset trend in 2026. CZ’s stance is very clear: he may not return to CEX, but his confidence in Bitcoin remains steadfast.