Susy Diersen Tdtl

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The start of 2026 has been bruising for major assets. After peaking at over $126,000 in November 2025, Bitcoin has faced a sharp correction, recently dipping below the $70,000 mark.
​Year-to-Date Performance: Bitcoin and Ethereum are down between 20% and 35% for the year.

​The "Fear" Factor: Market sentiment has shifted into "Extreme Fear" territory. Total market capitalization has shrunk from $3 trillion at the start of the year to roughly $2.4 trillion.

​Miner Capitulation: Analysts from JPMorgan note that high-cost miners are currently selling their holdings to cover operational costs or to pivot their infrastructure toward AI computing, adding to the downward price pressure. #USTechFundFlows #CZAMAonBinanceSquare #BTCMiningDifficultyDrop #BitcoinGoogleSearchesSurge #USIranStandoff

What Will Be: The Outlook for 2026

​The consensus among analysts for the remainder of 2026 is a "V-shaped" or "U-shaped" recovery, though the short-term path remains rocky.
​The $50,000 Floor: Some analysts, including those at Standard Chartered, warn that Bitcoin could test $50,000 in the coming months if macro conditions do not improve. This level is seen as a "true bottom" where massive buy orders from long-term institutional holders are expected to trigger.​Year-End Targets: Despite near-term pessimism, major financial institutions remain bullish for the long term. Standard Chartered recently adjusted its year-end forecast to $100,000, while Bernstein maintains a target of $150,000, citing the continued growth of on-chain usage and corporate adoption.​Catalysts to Watch: The second half of 2026 may be bolstered by shifts in Federal Reserve leadership and the increasing inclusion of digital asset companies in global indices (like MSCI), which paves the way for Bitcoin to be treated as a standard corporate treasury asset.
​Market Evolution (2024 – 2026)
​The graph below illustrates Bitcoin's journey from the launch of spot ETFs in early 2024 through the 2025 peak and the current correction phase, including the projected path toward the $100,000 milestone.
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​Bitcoin Price Evolution Grap
​The following chart tracks the major milestones of the current cycle, from the 2024 halving to the recent "crypto crunch" and the projected recovery.