Professional Market Analysis (The 2026 Landscape)
The market currently operates on three distinct pillars:
The Institutional Anchor: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are now core assets in global pension funds and ETFs. Their volatility has decreased, making them "store-of-value" assets rather than speculative toys.
The Utility Era: Success is now found in Layer 2s (scaling solutions) and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). Projects must have real revenue models.
Macro Correlation: Crypto now moves in high correlation with global tech stocks (Nasdaq). You must watch central bank interest rates as closely as you watch the charts.
