According to industry forecast analysis, Bitcoin is expected to break the cycle pattern in 2026 and reach a new all-time high. What is the key catalyst? After the approval of the spot BTC ETF in 2024, continuous institutional capital is accelerating into the market. This wave of institutional-level funds has just begun and is expected to deepen throughout the upcoming cycle. From ETF approval to large-scale allocation, the participation of institutional investors is gradually increasing, which means that the demand side for Bitcoin is undergoing a structural change — no longer just retail investors and early believers, but also the formal deployment by traditional financial institutions. If this trend continues, the price potential in 2026 should not be underestimated.
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BlockchainWorker
· 2025-12-21 05:44
Getting on board by institutions is favourable information, but we still have to see how the Fed manages the interest rate.
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TopBuyerBottomSeller
· 2025-12-21 02:27
Institutional investors getting on board is an unstoppable trend, but can we really break new highs in 2026? Why do I feel like this is always being said, huh?
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WalletDoomsDay
· 2025-12-18 12:47
Can institutional entry break new highs? I think it's uncertain... Are retail investors the bagholders or the main players?
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GateUser-9ad11037
· 2025-12-18 12:33
Institutional entry is a bullish signal; this time it's different.
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SatoshiHeir
· 2025-12-18 12:25
It should be pointed out that this set of arguments was already overused by the community in 2021, and now you're bringing it up again to stir the pot?
According to industry forecast analysis, Bitcoin is expected to break the cycle pattern in 2026 and reach a new all-time high. What is the key catalyst? After the approval of the spot BTC ETF in 2024, continuous institutional capital is accelerating into the market. This wave of institutional-level funds has just begun and is expected to deepen throughout the upcoming cycle. From ETF approval to large-scale allocation, the participation of institutional investors is gradually increasing, which means that the demand side for Bitcoin is undergoing a structural change — no longer just retail investors and early believers, but also the formal deployment by traditional financial institutions. If this trend continues, the price potential in 2026 should not be underestimated.