What will the market be like in 2026 (Cryptocurrency Popular Science)
The overall outlook for the cryptocurrency market in 2026 is cautiously optimistic, but with high uncertainty. The market experienced significant volatility in 2025 (Bitcoin fell from its peak and is currently fluctuating in the $80,000 - $90,000 range). Many institutions believe that the traditional four-year halving cycle may be broken, and 2026 will become the 'Institutional Era' or 'Transformative Year', rather than just the peak of a bull market. A summary of mainstream institutional views from several top institutions (such as Grayscale, Coinbase, Galaxy, Bitwise, JPMorgan, Fidelity, etc.) released in their 2026 outlook at the end of 2025 generally indicates: