Crypto in 2026: What to Expect! – IT News Africa
The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days.
Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 (approximately R1.7 million) for the first time since November, while XRP led the charge with gains of around 27%. The retraction in recent days signals that the crypto market is testing the bounds of this range.
More significant is Morgan Stanley’s announcement that it has filed for Solana and Bitcoin ETFs. After sitting on the sidelines since the launch of the first US crypto ETF in January 2024, the banking giant’s entry suggests substantial untapped institutional demand. Despite BlackRock’s IBIT becoming the…
