So far in 2026, the crypto market has surprised many by rallying against expectations. What analysts had pegged as a year defined by regulatory clarity and a fundamental growth cycle has already started to shift.

After back-to-back red weekly sessions, most high-cap risk assets have retraced to pre-election levels, showing that confidence in the U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance is fading as investors face big losses.

Against this backdrop, Trump’s projection of 15% annual growth for 2026, ahead of Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination, has split the market. The question now: Will this projection move the market, or is it just hype?

Crypto market on edge as 15% projection divides analysts

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