Crypto winter 2026 looms but institutions will drive growth, says Cantor Fitzgerald
The cryptocurrency market appears to be headed for a lengthy rough patch, but this time around, things look different than previous crashes, according to Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald.
Analyst Brett Knoblauch said in a recent year-end assessment that Bitcoin, currently trading at $87,660.94, is probably entering what traders call a crypto winter. The digital currency reached its high point about 85 days ago, and Knoblauch thinks selling pressure might stick around for several more months. Prices could potentially drop to around $75,000, which happens to be close to where Strategy’s average purchase price sits.
But here’s where this downturn differs from earlier ones. Knoblauch doesn’t expect the kind of widespread panic…
