Major Firm's 2026 Bitcoin Forecast: Potential Crypto Winter Ahead, But Institutionalization Continues

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Cantor Fitzgerald, Managing $15 Billion, Reveals Its 2026 Predictions for Bitcoin – “Crypto Winter…” Original Link: In its year-end assessment, a major financial firm stated that Bitcoin (BTC) may have entered a downtrend that could last for months, and that the market could face a potential downturn by 2026.

According to the report, Bitcoin has been declining for approximately 85 days since its recent peak, and if the pressure on the price continues, there is a possibility that it will test support levels around $75,000.

Analysts argued that the current pullback may be longer-lasting than in past cycles, but it is not expected to turn into a systemic crisis. Unlike previous bear markets, widespread liquidations or a chain reaction collapse are not anticipated in this process.

The report highlighted the shift in market structure. It noted that while institutional investors are gaining weight in the current cycle, the divergence between token price performance and on-chain fundamentals is widening. Specifically, it stated that on-chain activity in DeFi, tokenized assets, and crypto infrastructure continues to strengthen independently of price fluctuations.

On the regulatory front, the passage of the US Digital Asset Markets Clarity Act was considered a critical turning point. This law is expected to reduce policy uncertainty and encourage deeper involvement of banks and asset management companies in the cryptocurrency markets.

While a new bull market may not begin immediately in 2026, the analysis concludes that institutionalization, compliance pathways, and on-chain infrastructure will gradually gain strength as prices cool.