According to Bobby Ong, the current crypto market cycle is in its third inning, with the most volatile period and largest gains typically occurring in the fourth inning (source: Bobby Ong on X, Aug 9, 2025, https://twitter.com/bobbyong/status/1953975403917586888). He states a baseline expectation of at most 9–12 months remaining in this cycle (source: Bobby Ong on X, Aug 9, 2025, https://twitter.com/bobbyong/status/1953975403917586888). He also notes the rally could extend longer than expected if conditions are favorable (source: Bobby Ong on X, Aug 9, 2025, https://twitter.com/bobbyong/status/1953975403917586888).