2026 is not a bull market, but a reshuffle? See what industry leaders have to say

【Crypto World】Recently, an industry insider proposed a viewpoint that by 2026, the cryptocurrency market will not follow the traditional bull market story, but rather undergo a deep reset. It sounds a bit pessimistic, but upon reflection, it actually makes sense.

According to him, in recent years, regulatory policies have fluctuated frequently, and political factors have kept interfering, causing retail investors to lose some confidence. This is also reflected in his own situation—an unrealized loss of about 2.5 billion USD on paper. Although the number is large, from another perspective, it precisely indicates that the overall market volatility is indeed increasing.

What’s more interesting is that he observed a clear differentiation phenomenon. Bitcoin, favored by a large number of institutional investors, remains relatively stable and continues to advance. But what about other cryptocurrencies? Most are stuck in stagnation, with little movement. This shows that the market is making a choice—smart money is flowing into more stable directions.

He believes that the key moving forward is how to balance. On one side, the control of institutional capital is becoming stronger; on the other side, there is a need to rebuild trust by building truly useful infrastructure. These two aspects may seem contradictory, but in fact, they are the watershed for whether the industry can achieve sustainable development. Instead of expecting a market explosion, it’s better to understand the structural changes behind this reset.