Bitcoin concluded 2025 with negative returns; however, experts are upbeat about the prospects for the leading cryptocurrency in 2026. Bill Barhydt, CEO of crypto firm Abra, believes that easing monetary policy will introduce massive liquidity into the markets and thereby propel the BTC price higher.
“We are currently seeing signs of quantitative easing tapering,” noted Barhydt. “The Federal Reserve is starting to purchase its own bonds. I think demand for government securities will diminish next year, as will interest rates. All of this suggests promising outcomes for all assets, including Bitcoin.”
The top executive anticipates further reductions in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve this year and increased clarity in cryptocurrency regulation.
David Duong, Head of Investment Research at Coinbase, emphasized that spot cryptocurrency ETFs provided regulated access to cryptos last year, and several corporations launched digital treasuries. He also predicts continued growth in interest for tokenization and stablecoins.
The first day of 2026 did not excite crypto proponents, as Bitcoin’s price maintained its late-2025 levels. The second day saw the BTC rate increase by 1.6%, allowing it to surpass the $89,000 mark.
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