Could China Lift the Bitcoin Ban Within the Next Five Years?

Abstract: The 2021 ban on Bitcoin trading and mining in China marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of the global cryptocurrency landscape. Though justified by Chinese authorities on financial, environmental, and regulatory grounds, the ban has not fully diminished China's influence. This paper evaluates the likelihood of China partially or fully lifting this ban within five years. It presents a multidisciplinary analysis encompassing blockchain infrastructure, mining economics, financial regulation, and geopolitical strategy to assess the technical, economic, and geopolitical implications of such a policy reversal.