2026-01-06 01:24:13

Recently, several veteran industry practitioners have made predictions about the crypto market in 2026, sparking quite a bit of discussion.

In terms of price targets, the forecasts are generally optimistic. Some believe Ethereum will break through $9,000, and Bitcoin could reach $200,000. More aggressive predictions even suggest that Bitcoin could hit $1 million within five years, with some thinking it could happen even sooner. These numbers sound crazy, but they also reflect the market's confidence in the long-term prospects of mainstream cryptocurrencies.

Regarding market cycles, there's an interesting viewpoint — the four-year halving cycle has become invalid. So what has replaced it? A prolonged 10-year institutional slow bull run. This means growth will be more gradual but last longer, no longer characterized by rollercoaster-like sharp fluctuations. The involvement of large funds is changing the game rules, and the herd mentality of chasing highs and selling lows among retail investors is being weakened.

Mindset is particularly worth paying attention to. If you really want to make big money in this cycle, you first need to stay steady. A 30% decline? That’s nothing in this market. Whether you can withstand such volatility directly determines how far you can go. Many people sell in small dips, missing the subsequent rebounds, and end up regretting it deeply.

Overall, although these predictions vary in optimism, they all point to a common consensus: the crypto market in 2026 may enter a new stage of development. The question is, is this a real trend or a collective illusion? Only time will tell.

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QuorumVoter

· 11h ago

A slow bull market for ten years? Sounds good, but I'm afraid it's just another dream for new retail investors. --- A 30% decline isn't a big deal. Easy to say, but who wouldn't panic if it actually happens? --- I've heard this story about institutions changing rules many times. Every time they say this time is different. --- A million-dollar Bitcoin? That's a joke. Does anyone really believe that? --- The key is still mindset, but most people lose their composure at critical moments. That's the truth. --- A ten-year slow bull market sounds great, but the question is, can we wait that long? --- Experienced practitioners are always hyping things up. Who will compensate if they are wrong? --- Alright, since everyone says we'll see the real results in 2026, let's just relax and wait.

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BackrowObserver

· 16h ago

A slow bull for ten years? Sounds good, but I bet five bucks most people will still scream and cut losses when it drops 30%, haha.

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fren.eth

· 01-06 01:53

Slow bull for ten years? Just listen, those who are truly making money have already taken action. I believe in 1 million Bitcoin, but the premise is that you have to live until that day. A good attitude sounds nice, but it’s really about who cuts their losses later. Will institutional entry really change the game? What about us retail investors? A 30% decline? Haven’t we experienced that last year? The idea that the four-year cycle is invalid is a bit of a stretch. 20 million Bitcoin is not a problem; the real question is whether you can hold on to it. No matter how good the predictions, having coins in hand is more reliable. A slow bull for ten years sounds comfortable, but who dares to bet on ten years? How successful are these big shots’ predictions? Institutional slow bull? Has the era of small investors really passed? I think Ethereum at 9,000 has a chance, but it depends on market sentiment. The most people are forced to sell at a loss—that really hits home. Is this collective delusion or a true trend? Anyway, I’ve bet on it.

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DegenRecoveryGroup

· 01-06 01:53

Slow bull for ten years? Just listen, we'll see when it really happens. --- Are institutional buy-ins really stabilizers? I don't think so. --- Mindset is the key, no doubt, but the main thing is to truly withstand the pressure. --- A million dollars in Bitcoin within five years? Don't get too confident yet, leave some suspense. --- People who cut losses are indeed regretful, but those who don't are also going through tests. --- The idea that the 4-year cycle is invalid is interesting, but what if a black swan appears again? --- $200,000? I'm waiting, let's talk when I wake up. --- It's true that institutional entry changes the rules, but do small retail investors really have no chance anymore? --- To make big money in this round of market, you first need to survive to see it, don't get caught in the trap. --- Is collective delusion a real trend or just an illusion? That's the real question.

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LiquidationOracle

· 01-06 01:50

Slow bull for 10 years? I think it's more like institutions selling off retail investors before gradually pushing the market up. I'm confident Bitcoin will reach 1 million, but the question is whether you can survive until that day, haha. A 30% drop isn't a big deal? Easy to say, but when it really drops, you'll be crying for your mom. This round of predictions all sound like consensus illusions; let's wait until the end of 2024 to see the real story. Institutional entry is real, but retail investors shouldn't be too naive and think they can just sit back and earn easy profits.

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rugpull_survivor

· 01-06 01:35

1 million USD? I'm just saying, just listen. I believe in the slow bull market for institutions, but honestly, retail investors should still buy the dip before their psychology collapses. How many can really withstand a 30% drop this time? Last time, when it dropped from 20,000 to 10,000, I saw quite a few people just completely liquidate.

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-06 01:29

A slow bull for ten years? That's funny. Retail investors have already been wiped out long ago. 1 million Bitcoin? Wake up, everyone. This is just a story. A 30% drop that can't stabilize doesn't deserve to make big money. Does institutional entry really change the game? I think we need to see how they harvest later on. By 2026, it's basically just gamblers comforting themselves.

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