One crypto swing lesson that took me 2 years to fully internalize: the halving cycle calendar is the most powerful timing tool in crypto, but only if you use it correctly. The mistake most traders make: they try to buy exactly at the halving date expecting immediate price action. The halving reduces new supply, but the market takes 6–12 months to fully price in the reduced supply shock. The correct way to use the halving calendar: 1. **Accumulation phase (3–6 months post-halving):** Dollar-cost average into BTC and ETH on dips. Don't chase. The market often goes sideways or slightly down during this phase. 2. **Momentum phase (6–18 months post-halving):** This is when the big swing trades happen. Historical data: BTC's largest monthly gains in the cycle tend to occur 8–16 months post-halving. 3. **Euphoria phase:** Altseason, parabolic moves, social media everywhere talking about crypto. This is the exit phase, not the entry phase. Where we are now (8 weeks post-April 2024 halving): We're in the late accumulation/early momentum phase. Not too early to be long, not late enough to be worried about a major top. How are you using the halving cycle in your swing trading strategy?