But credibility doesn't equal objectivity. Hoskinson is structurally bullish on crypto, and his incentives align with a risk-on environment. Markets listen because Hoskinson understands both code and capital—they discount his forecast because timing perfection is rare, and the value of his call lies in the framework, not the exact price.His $250,000 by mid-2026 call was delivered at Bloomberg's TOKEN2049 Singapore event in October 2025 and reinforced in institutional-facing interviews, where narratives are ...

XRP is charging into 2026 with momentum. The token’s price is up 25% in the first week of the year, outperforming most of the crypto market. At the same time investors have poured $1.3 billion into XRP exchange-traded funds. Growing regulatory clarity in the US is one of the key factors driving XRP’s strong price action, according to Katherine Dowling, president of Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company. XRP “has the most to gain” from successful passage of the Clarity Act “which is looking likely,” Dowling ...

Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs (GS) said improving regulation and the emergence of crypto use cases beyond trading are underpinning a constructive outlook for the industry, particularly for infrastructure companies that support the ecosystem without being as exposed to market cycles. Regulatory uncertainty remains the main barrier for institutions, and that backdrop is shifting rapidly, the bank said in a report on Monday. "We see the improving regulatory backdrop as a key driver to continued instituti ...

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt believes Bitcoin could benefit in 2026 as easing monetary policy injects fresh liquidity into global markets, reviving risk appetite after a prolonged period of tight financial conditions. Key Takeaways: Fed bond buying and lower rates could support Bitcoin in 2026. Clearer regulation and institutional demand remain long-term tailwinds. Gains are likely to be steadier, with fewer sharp rallies. Speaking on Schwab Network, Barhydt said the U.S. central bank is already laying ...

Crypto adoption is set to accelerate in 2026 as momentum from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stablecoins, tokenization and clearer regulation begins to reinforce itself, according to Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong. Key Takeaways: Coinbase expects ETFs, stablecoins and tokenization to reinforce each other and drive faster crypto adoption in 2026. Global crypto adoption has stabilized, signaling market maturity rather than stalled growth. Clearer regulation in the US and Europe is e ...

Another key assumption is that regulatory clouds will clear globally. The SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs dominated XRP's narrative for years. In August 2025, the SEC withdrew its appeal, leaving Ripple to pay a $125 million settlement with the court affirming that XRP sales on secondary markets are not securities transactions.For comparison, XRP's current circulating supply is about 57 billion coins. Even a few billion dollars of new buying would be a meaningful supply shock. If $5-10 billion flows into ...

The 2017-2018 rally shows what can happen when liquidity, accessibility, and viral interest align. It also shows the limits as market conditions can reverse quickly—XRP crashed 90% from its peak over the next year after the bubble deflated.Technical charts show that XRP broke out of a long consolidation—months of trading between $0.15-$0.25—forming a large monthly candle, and extended the rally into January 2018. The combination of market momentum and broad retail participation drove the massive surge. Soci ...

The crypto industry recorded a banner year for mergers, acquisitions and public listings in 2025, with dealmaking hitting a record $8.6 billion as a more accommodating regulatory stance in the United States encouraged investors and financial institutions to re-enter the sector. Key Takeaways: Crypto dealmaking hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025 as regulatory easing in the US revived investor and institutional interest. Mega-acquisitions led by Coinbase, Kraken and Ripple drove a sharp rise in mergers an ...

Core Insights - Bitwise predicts that Bitcoin could become less volatile than high-growth U.S. technology stocks like Nvidia by 2026, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum expected to reach new record highs due to increasing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity [1][4]. Group 1: Bitcoin Volatility and Market Dynamics - Bitcoin's volatility is anticipated to decline further by 2026, potentially falling below that of Nvidia, as the investor base shifts towards institutions and long-term investors, reducing historical price swings [3][5]. - For the entirety of 2025, Bitcoin has been less volatile than Nvidia, and its volatility has steadily decreased over the past decade [5]. - The correlation between Bitcoin and equities is expected to weaken, with Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500 rarely exceeding 0.50 [5]. Group 2: Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Factors - Bitwise emphasizes that crypto-specific factors such as regulatory progress and institutional adoption will drive performance, allowing Bitcoin to rise even if equity markets face challenges [6]. - Ethereum and Solana are projected to reach new all-time highs in 2026, contingent on the passage of the proposed CLARITY Act by U.S. lawmakers [7]. - The firm identifies stablecoins and tokenized financial assets as "megatrends," with Ethereum and Solana positioned to benefit significantly [7]. Group 3: Future Market Developments - Bitwise forecasts that over 100 crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could launch in the U.S. following the SEC's publication of generic listing standards in late 2025 [8].

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