Bitcoin ended 2025 with negative returns, but experts are optimistic about the leading cryptocurrency's prospects in 2026.
Bill Barhydt, CEO of crypto company Abra, believes that monetary easing will inject massive liquidity into markets, thereby pushing up the price of BTC.
"We are now seeing signs of a tapering of quantitative easing," Barhydt noted. "The Federal Reserve is starting to buy its own bonds. I think demand for government bonds will decline next year, as will interest rates. All of this bodes well for all assets, including Bitcoin."
The executive expects further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve this year and increased clarity on cryptocurrency regulation. Coinbase's Head of Investment Research, David Duong, emphasized that spot cryptocurrency ETFs provided regulated access to cryptocurrencies last year, and several corporations launched digital treasuries. He also predicts further growth in interest in tokenization and stablecoins.
The first day of 2026 failed to impress cryptocurrency supporters, as Bitcoin's price remained at levels seen in late 2025. The second day saw BTC rise 1.6%, pushing it above $89,000.