2026 Crypto Forecasts – The Institutional Era Begins ?

As 2025 wraps with Bitcoin around $88K-90K (down from Oct highs), analysts are eyeing 2026 as a maturation year. No more wild 4-year cycles? Institutional demand, ETFs, regulation & tech upgrades could drive sustained growth. Here's the consensus:

Bitcoin ($BTC): Majority bullish on new ATHs early-mid 2026.

• Bitwise/Grayscale: Breaks cycle, new highs H1
• JPMorgan: ~$170K
• Fundstrat: $200K-$250K
• Galaxy: Chaotic, but possible highs; $250K by 2027
  Bear risks: Ranging $70K-110K if macro tightens.

Ethereum ($ETH): Scaling upgrades (Fusaka etc.) + ETFs fuel upside.
Targets: $5K-12K+
Solana ($SOL): New ATHs likely w/ Alpenglow & ETFs.
Broader market: Tokenization/RWAs explode ($400B+?), stablecoins $500B-1T.

Key themes:

• ETFs absorb >100% new supply (BTC/ETH/SOL)
• Regulatory clarity (CLARITY Act?) integrates crypto into TradFi
• Less volatility, lower stock correlation
• Risks: Macro uncertainty, profit-taking extension

Overall: 2026 = infrastructure over hype. Blue-chips lead, alts rotate on narratives (AI/DeFi/RWAs). Predictions speculative – crypto's volatile!

What’s your 2026 target for BTC ?