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What's the ideal holding period for mined crypto?

Crypto markets follow roughly 4-year cycles tied to Bitcoin halving events (next: ~April 2028).

PeriodPhaseMining Strategy
Year 1-2Accumulation (bear/early bull)Mine aggressively, hold everything
Year 3Bull market buildsContinue mining, begin setting Smart Exit targets
Year 4Peak / cycle topExecute Smart Exit tranches as targets are hit
Year 5+Bear returnsHold remaining 10%, restart accumulation cycle

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