A friend asked me to talk about the outlook for trends in 2026. The more specific the prediction, the less accurate it is. The general direction can be sensed, but only the 'director' knows the specific evolution. What I'm about to say isn't really a prediction, just a few key areas of focus regarding future trends in cryptocurrency:
1. The impact of institutional involvement deepens
In 2026, institutions will further enter the cryptocurrency space, mainly due to the clarification of the regulatory framework. Institutional involvement not only allows their clients to buy BTC/ETH but also promotes asset tokenization and utilizes tokenized assets for staking, spot trading, lending, derivatives, and other activities on the blockchain. Especially DAT companies, not satisfied with exposure to BTC/ETH or staking yields, will participate in cryptocurrency economic activities.