Main asset forecasts
Bitcoin (BTC): Forecasts vary significantly. Optimistic scenarios from Wall Street (Bernstein, Standard Chartered) suggest a rise to $150,000 – $200,000 amid capital inflows into spot ETFs and easing monetary policy. Moderate forecasts (CoinCodex) indicate a range of $82,000 – $110,000 by the end of the year.
Ethereum (ETH): Strengthening is expected due to its role in asset tokenization and DeFi. Target levels range from $3,000 – $5,000 to bolder estimates of $7,500 from Standard Chartered.
Altcoins: Investor attention is shifting towards gaming tokens (NFTs), AI projects, and strong community meme coins like Dogecoin, with a potential target of hitting $1.
Key trends for 2026
Institutionalization: Crypto ETFs are set to become a standard tool in pension plans and the portfolios of major funds.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization: The migration of traditional finance (bonds, real estate) onto the blockchain will drive growth for networks like Ethereum.
Stablecoins: The stablecoin market is projected to exceed $1 trillion, turning them into a global payment infrastructure.
Regulation: Greater clarity is expected in US and EU legislation, which will reduce volatility but increase enforcement of compliance (KYC/AML).
End of the 'halving cycle': Analysts note that Bitcoin's four-year cycle is losing its dominant influence, giving way to macroeconomic factors and liquidity.