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Bitcoin has soared 50% on average after midterms. The S&P 500 has gained 15%.

CoinDesk·October 28, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin has soared 50% on average after midterms. The S&P 500 has gained 15%.

Bitcoin has historically surged an average of 50% in the year following US midterm elections, while the S&P 500 gained 15%. However, analysts note that BTC's pattern could also be explained by its four-year halving cycles, which historically coincide with post-midterm periods, making the correlation less definitive.

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