Bernstein sees 'short-term crypto bear cycle' reversing in 2026, with bitcoin bottoming in the $60K range

Bernstein says crypto markets may still be in a short-term bear phase but expects a reversal within 2026, likely in the first half, with bitcoin bottoming around prior cycle highs.

The firm argues institutional flows, U.S. policy alignment, and sovereign-asset considerations could set the stage for what it calls the “most consequential” next bitcoin cycle.

Analysts at Bernstein expect the current downturn in crypto markets to give way to a recovery in 2026, even as bitcoin

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traded 40% below its all-time highs at around $75,000 earlier on Monday.

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