Bitwise releases 10 crypto predictions for 2026

Asset management firm Bitwise has released 10 forecasts for the cryptocurrency market in 2026, predicting the arrival of a bull market. The predictions are as follows: 1. Bitcoin will break its four-year cycle and reach a new all-time high. 2. Bitcoin's volatility will fall below that of Nvidia. 3. ETFs will purchase more than 100% of the newly issued supply of BTC, ETH, and SOL. 4. Crypto-related stocks will outperform technology stocks. 5. Polymarket's open interest will hit a new all-time high. 6. Stablecoins will be cited as a cause of currency instability in emerging markets. 7. Assets under management in on-chain vaults will double. 8. ETH and SOL will reach new all-time highs if the U.S. passes a crypto market structure bill. 9. Half of all Ivy League university endowments will invest in cryptocurrencies, either directly or indirectly. 10. More than 100 crypto-linked ETFs will launch in the U.S.