Crypto markets in 2026 are navigating a mix of macro headwinds, tighter liquidity conditions, and an evolving regulatory landscape, said SB Seker, head of APAC at Binance. In an email interview with Kumar Gaurav, Seker said the outlook is increasingly tied to regulation, liquidity, and market maturation, with clearer risk-proportionate frameworks for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including licensing standards, custody rules, client asset segregation, and tax alignment, seen as key to improving predictability and supporting long-term market development.

What factors are acting as headwinds for the crypto market?