Bitcoin will be 'top performer' in 2026 after getting crushed this year

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Bitcoin has underperformed compared to gold and the Nasdaq 100 this year, but a VanEckmanager predicts a strong comeback in 2026.

David Schassler, the firm's head of multi-asset solutions, expects gold's surge to continue to $5,000 next year as fiscal "debasement" accelerates.

Bitcoin will likely follow gold’s breakout, driven by returning liquidity and long-term demand for scarce assets.

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