Crypto risks that ‘cannot be ignored’ in 2026
Crypto markets in 2026 continue to face significant macroeconomic headwinds despite their popularity, with Binance highlighting three structural pressures confronting the asset class this year.
These were persistent inflation, sensitivity to technology valuations, and geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty.
According to the crypto exchange’s Full Year 2025 and Themes for 2026 report, inflation stickiness remains a primary risk.
“If long-term inflation expectations fall slowly – or re-accelerate – long-dated Treasury yields may stay high, raising the opportunity cost of holding blockchain assets,” the report said.
That said, Binance notes the monetary policy backdrop is shifting decisively toward coordinated…
