2026-01-16 17:50:29

What will the crypto market look like in 2026? This question has recently sparked quite a bit of discussion in the community. Interestingly, several well-known analysts and industry veterans have recently shown remarkably consistent attitudes—they are quite optimistic.

One is a technical expert who tracks on-chain data over the long term, providing an optimistic outlook based on on-chain activity, trading volume, and changes in wallet addresses; the other points from a macroeconomic and policy perspective, noting that the current global liquidity environment and institutional recognition of crypto assets are both on the rise.

Of course, an optimistic outlook does not mean there are no risks. The market has always operated in a game of expectations versus reality. How far it can go depends on the performance of mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as the development progress of infrastructure such as the DeFi ecosystem and Layer2 scaling solutions. However, based on the judgments of most industry insiders at present, 2026 is indeed worth looking forward to.

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0xSherlock

· 16h ago

On-chain data speaks for itself, institutional recognition is increasing, this wave is truly different 2026 is a bit uncertain, still depends on how BTC and ETH hold up Another year of "something to look forward to," I've been hearing that for five years DeFi is indeed making efforts, Layer 2 might really take off this time

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fren_with_benefits

· 16h ago

Everyone says it's good, so I chickened out. I always feel like there's going to be a major crash. It sounds pretty good, with on-chain data and macro indicators looking optimistic, but is this really the case or just another scheme to cut the leeks? 2026, right? That's still a long way off. Let's see if Bitcoin can break its all-time high first. Institutional recognition has increased, which means us retail investors are going to get more thoroughly cut. If Layer2 really takes off, that would be great. Right now, it's still a scattered mess. Who knows? I've heard this kind of rhetoric many times before. Every time, they say it's worth looking forward to, and then it starts to fall. It's somewhat interesting—finally, not all voices are bearish—but it's still better to be cautious.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 16h ago

Analysts are all optimistic, and that's a sure sign of a pullback this time. --- Can on-chain data be misleading? I always get trapped whenever I trust it. --- 2026? Bro, let's see if you’re still alive by next year first. --- The rising recognition from institutions... feels like just another excuse to cut the leeks. --- Wait, this is exactly the same logic as last time. How did that turn out? --- The performance of mainstream coins is crucial, but honestly, who can predict it? --- Optimistic +1, but I’ll just keep dollar-cost averaging and wait for death. --- All tricks, don’t be fooled, brothers. --- DeFi is indeed moving, but the risks are also really high.

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