Just pulled up Bitcoin's August prices over the years, and the pattern is pretty interesting. Back in 2013 bitcoin price started at just $148 in August, which feels crazy to even think about now. Fast forward through the cycles—2014 saw it at $605, then the bear market dip to $287 in 2015 before bouncing to $626 in 2016.

Then the real moves started. 2017 hit $4,764 in August, and by 2018 we were already at $7,755. The momentum kept building through 2019 ($12,326) and 2020 ($12,478), but the real explosive growth came in 2021 when August prices hit $50,518. Last couple years cooled down a bit—$25,207 in 2022, then $30,198 in 2023—but 2024 bounced back strong at $65,609.

Looking at this trajectory, the long-term trend is undeniably up. And here's the thing—we're now in May 2026 and BTC is trading around $82K, which means we've already broken through that August 2024 level. The question everyone's asking is whether we're in the early stages of another major bull run or just a temporary spike. Either way, this historical pattern suggests the best moves are still ahead for patient holders.