Crypto Market Outlook: Bear Market or Supercycle in 2026?

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 5:37 am ET1min read

Bitcoin is down -14% year-to-date, and the top 50 digital assets have experienced significant losses, with only Zcash, Monero, and BNB in the green. Analyst Peter Brandt predicts a BTC crash to $25,000 in 2026, citing diminishing returns from previous bull runs and a 20% decline from the all-time high. The ongoing war in Ukraine, emerging US-Venezuela tensions, and global economic uncertainty add to concerns about the crypto market in 2026.

Crypto Market Outlook: Bear Market or Supercycle in 2026?