21Shares Measures 10 Crypto Forecasts Against Midyear Market Data

Crypto markets are entering the second half of 2026 with 10 major forecasts moving at sharply different speeds, 21Shares stated in its midyear outlook, published on June 24. The review compares January expectations with market data through May 31 and June 8, separating areas that are ahead of schedule, behind target, or still developing.

The first prediction stated that bitcoin’s four-year cycle would break in 2026. That forecast has not materialized. Bitcoin reached a peak of about $126,000 in October 2025 before retracing roughly 50%. While the correction was significant, it remained far less severe than previous bear markets, which saw declines exceeding 80%, and…