2026-01-12 00:24:42

What We're Hoping for in Crypto During 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, the crypto community has clear expectations for the market. We're watching for major developments that could reshape the landscape—whether that's institutional adoption ramping up, regulatory clarity advancing, or breakthrough innovations in blockchain technology.

The momentum building now will likely set the tone for what happens next year. Market maturity, increased accessibility, and real-world use cases gaining traction are all on the wishlist.

What's your take on what 2026 should bring to crypto?

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ExpectationFarmer

· 13h ago

Honestly, if by 2026 we're still using the same rhetoric, it will be too boring. Institutional adoption should have happened long ago, and regulatory clarification is progressing? Hehe. Practical application is the real deal; without it, everything else is just nonsense.

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SneakyFlashloan

· 01-12 00:53

The day regulation is implemented is the real start of takeoff. Now we need to keep this momentum steady.

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zkProofInThePudding

· 01-12 00:53

Honestly, these expectations all sound great, but the key is what attitude the regulators will take... However, if next year we can really come up with some practical use cases, that would be a win. In my opinion, institutional involvement is more important than anything else; retail investors just need to follow along and profit. What I want to see most in 2026 is no longer just hype around concepts; there needs to be real substance. If this cycle doesn't see the emergence of killer applications, I might just break apart, really. Forget about maturity levels for now; I only care about whether I can get on board and make money.

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RugDocScientist

· 01-12 00:44

Honestly, regulation is still too uncertain. Can we get a definitive answer in 2026? It's about time institutional investors started entering the market. Why the delay? Well... it mainly depends on whether ETH can truly become a practical tool. Stop talking about all the fluff. Let's see if Bitcoin can hit a new high again. We've been hearing about real-world application adoption for many years. Have we seen any results this year? Forget it, 2026 will probably be the same. Retail investors are still retail investors. It would be great if regulation could become clear. Playing this way is just too exhausting.

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