Will the crypto market reach a turning point in 2026?

Have you recently felt that the market is a bit different? Both rises and falls are becoming harder to predict. This kind of "confusion" actually signals a clear message—big changes are coming.

From institutional movements, the era of "storytelling and short-term speculation" is coming to an end. Next, the market will be more ruthless in filtering projects: those without practical applications or sustainable revenue will become increasingly cold, while protocols that solve real problems and have cash flow support will be revalued. Simply put, the era of storytelling is ending, and the era of skill and capability is beginning.

Even more interesting is the change in Bitcoin's identity. Fidelity's analysis is worth pondering—sovereign nations (with actions from the US) and publicly listed companies are starting to treat Bitcoin as a strategic asset allocation, rather than a cyclical speculative asset. This shift is significant and may mean that the "four-year cycle" curse will be broken, and the market will enter a more stable long-term growth phase.

So, in 2026, the real competition isn't about who dares to be more aggressive, but who has clearer judgment and who can stay steady. The rules of the market are being rewritten, and opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.