The Biggest Names in Crypto Predict New Bitcoin Highs and a Tokenization Boom in 2026

After years of volatility and experimentation, crypto is entering an institutional phase as regulation, AI infrastructure, and tokenized assets reshape the market.

Over the past year, the crypto market has recorded many milestones. Stablecoins reached a market capitalization of roughly $126 billion, while the total crypto market capitalization crossed the $4 trillion threshold for the first time. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, reached a new all-time high of over $126,000. Meanwhile, pro-crypto regulation took center stage with the emergence of bills like the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act.

Together, these developments underscore crypto’s shift from a speculative asset class toward financial infrastructure – a transition analysts expect to accelerate in 2026.

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