Jan Van Eck pointed out that the current volatility in cryptocurrencies reflects broader ecosystem shifts, influenced by geopolitical tensions and the rise of centers like Dubai. He believes that Bitcoin's fixed supply and the four-year halving cycle remain key fundamentals, with 2026 traditionally being a bear market year, but it could also lay the groundwork for a new expansion. Van Eck sees stablecoins not as a threat to Bitcoin, but as the next stage of its development. Citing the demand from enterprises for blockchain control and Circle's weekly 55% stock surge, he demonstrated investors' strong interest in stablecoins.