Crypto Markets Face 1996‑Style Expansion, Not 1999 Bubble, Coinbase Says
Coinbase Research has released its fourth annual Crypto Market Outlook, projecting that the next year will represent a turning point for digital assets. The report, authored by David Duong, Global Head of Research, and Colin Basco, Research Associate, cited regulatory advancements, institutional adoption, and new tech driving utility as the biggest factors going on for crypto in 2026.
Macro and Market Trends
Coinbase sees “cautiously optimistic” conditions for crypto markets next year. The researchers acknowledge that while the U.S. labor market is facing some headwinds, the American economy is “much more resilient than many believe.
They compare the current setup to more closely resemble 1996 rather than 1999, signaling…
