The cryptocurrency sector finds new ways to surprise investors every year. While ‘finfluencers,” traders, and analysts use a range of unique tools and strategies to predict the performance of various crypto assets this year, we can track some ongoing trends and market catalysts in order to understand what developments the crypto industry might experience in 2026.
Let’s take a look.
Bitcoin price volatility after a year of record highs
Bitcoin entered 2026 on track to mark its first annual loss since 2022, as it began the year trading at under $90,000. While Bitcoin was once deemed a niche investment choice and a way to diversify one’s portfolio to hedge against risks, it is now a trending asset class that is greatly affected by…



