Bitcoin to hit new all-time high within 6 months: Grayscale
Grayscale predicts Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in the first half of 2026, driven by increased demand for alternative value stores amid concerns over fiat currency debasement due to rising public sector debt and inflation risks. The firm foresees the end of the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle as macroeconomic factors and improved US regulatory clarity boost adoption, supported by the recent approval of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, passage of the GENIUS Act, and a more collaborative regulatory approach. Grayscale expects Congress to enact major crypto market structure legislation in 2026, cementing blockchain-based finance in US capital markets and enabling further institutional investment. Key investment themes for 2026 include stablecoin market expansion, asset tokenization, growth in decentralized finance (DeFi), and the mainstream adoption of staking and stablecoins for payments and as corporate assets. Grayscale believes quantum computing and digital asset treasuries will not significantly impact the crypto market in 2026.
