I just reviewed something that has been on my mind these days. It turns out that Samuel Benner, a simple 19th-century farmer, took the time to document patterns in market cycles that seemed to repeat over and over again. He published his findings in a book analyzing when panics occurred, the best times to buy, and when it was time to sell.

The most fascinating thing is that 150 years later, his analysis remains surprisingly accurate. Think about it: a farmer with no access to real-time data, no algorithms, and no internet managed to identify patterns that still hold true in today’s markets.

In the current context, where we see these rebounds and movements in the market, Samuel Benner’s methodology becomes especially relevant. It’s not magic or exact prediction, but his cycles seem to capture something fundamental about how markets move over long periods.

Many in the crypto community are rediscovering Benner right now, applying his framework to Bitcoin, altcoins, and DeFi. It’s interesting to see how a farmer from the 1800s ends up being more useful than many complex modern analyses.

Samuel Benner’s theory reminds us that market cycles are not random. If you really want to understand where we are in the current cycle, it’s worth reviewing his work. Some of the best traders I know consider Benner a must-reference.