Bitwise, the leading crypto market giant, has finally unveiled its forecast for 2026, a bunch of ten market predictions that it believes may fuel the future market momentum. The predictions encapsulate the emerging market trends and narratives that the crypto market may encounter from next year forth. Are these bullish for the domain or not? Let’s explore them in depth.
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Bitwise Predictions for 2026
Bitwise, a major crypto asset manager in the US, has dropped its top 10 predictions that may shape the new crypto market narrative in 2026. The list has been made live on their website, where Bitwise predicts how Bitcoin is on the path of breaking its 4-year cycle, ushering in a prosperous time for crypto. Moreover, Bitcoin volatility may also shrink in 2026, bringing in major relief for investors.
“Bitcoin breaks its historic 4-year cycle and posts a new all-time high—BTC’s structural behavior shifts in 2026. Bitcoin’s volatility shrinks—possibly staying lower than Nvidia’s as institutional participation deepens.” As summarised by CryptosRUs
In addition to this, another leading prediction refers to ETFs absorbing 100% of the new Bitcoin, ETH, and Solana supply, coupled with crypto stocks outperforming major tech stocks starting next year. Bitwise later shared how prediction markers and platforms may ultimately find a new direction in 2026, owing to their global popularity and regulated adoption.
“3️⃣ ETFs absorb more than 100% of new Bitcoin, ETH & Solana supply as institutional demand accelerates. 4️⃣ Crypto stocks outperform major tech stocks as Wall Street adapts to digital assets. 5️⃣ Prediction market open interest hits all-time highs, driven by mainstream adoption and regulated platforms.”
Bitwise: Crypto Adoption to Grow and Thrive From Next Year
In addition to this, Bitwise predicted how stablecoins may face scrutiny owing to their macro impact, as well as on-chain vaults that may double their AUM by next year.
“6️⃣ Stablecoins face scrutiny for their macro impact, especially in emerging market FX regimes. 7️⃣ On-chain vault assets (ETF 2.0) could double AUM, expanding the frontier of on-chain institutional capital.”
Furthermore, the leading US fund manager believes ETH and Solana may record new highs next year, followed by Ivy League endowments diversifying towards crypto. Additionally, Bitwise also shared how crypto ETFs may take center stage next year, helping expand regulated capital channels.
“ETH & SOL reach new all-time highs (contingent on supportive regulatory clarity). 9️⃣ Half of Ivy League endowments include crypto exposure, signaling deep institutional allocation. 🔟 The U.S. launches 100+ crypto-linked ETFs, dramatically expanding regulated capital channels.”
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