2025 was a disappointing year for Bitcoin (BTC 1.12%) bulls. The world’s top cryptocurrency saw wild swings, but it ultimately fell more than 5% for the whole year. That drop can be attributed to Treasury yields, which remained high even as the Fed cut its benchmark rate, to messy macro headwinds, and to a rotation toward more conservative investments.
Bitcoin is off to a better start in 2026. It’s only risen about 1% year-to-date as of this writing, but a few catalysts might stabilize its price and drive it higher throughout the rest of the year.
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What are Bitcoin’s catalysts for 2026?
It might initially seem like Bitcoin’s most significant…
