Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally

The crypto market has started 2026 on a solid footing, but the question now is whether the rally can last, crypto asset management firm Bitwise said in a blog post Tuesday. Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are both up about 7% year-to-date, six days into 2026, with speculative tokens posting even larger gains. Dogecoin (DOGE) alone is up roughly 29%, a sign that risk appetite has returned to parts of the market. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said there are three key conditions that need to hold for crypto to pus ...