2026-01-01 12:22:01

A leading compliance platform's analysis team recently shared their outlook for the crypto market in 2026 — in simple terms, the developments laid out this year will fully blossom next year.

Specifically, several key variables are at play. First, the approval process for ETFs will accelerate, making procedures smoother, which means the barrier for traditional capital to enter is getting lower and lower. Second, the application scenarios for stablecoins are expanding, especially with breakthroughs in DvP (Delivery versus Payment) settlement, which will bring on-chain payments into the institutional realm.

Additionally, asset tokenization is progressing, from real estate and bonds to art, with the types of assets on-chain increasing and the scale growing. This is not just hype; it reflects genuine business demand. Lastly, the global regulatory framework is becoming clearer — countries are no longer simply banning or allowing but are beginning to explore balanced solutions that foster innovation while ensuring protection.

These factors are interconnected and will drive each other forward. 2025 will be a preparatory year, and in 2026, we expect to see these trends stacking and amplifying each other.

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SybilSlayer

· 10h ago

The acceleration of ETF approval is really not just hype; the era of traditional funds rushing into the market has arrived. Stablecoin DvP settlement? Basically, it means the institutional players are finally going on-chain, and money is the most honest. Asset tokenization has shifted from hype to real demand, and I’ve been waiting over two years for this turning point. What does regulatory clarity mean? The days of wild growth are truly over, which is a bit nostalgic. Who can accurately predict what 2026 will look like? But this logical chain has indeed formed a closed loop. Stop just bragging; where are the on-the-ground data? Let the data speak. Regarding the stacking effect, it’s a gamble on whether they can really pull each other. Traditional finance coming in will inevitably cause disruption. Will retail investors still have a way out then? The entire market story is shifting from speculation to application. This wave is truly different. It sounds good, but we’ll have to see which projects can survive until next year to really talk about it.

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NFTBlackHole

· 10h ago

If ETF acceleration really happens, the entry of large traditional funds might come sooner than expected. Only when stablecoin DvP settlement is implemented will institutions truly dare to move large amounts on-chain. Asset tokenization is no longer just talk; real money is actually being put into it. Clearer regulations are actually a positive for us, at least we don't have to worry every day. If these few things can be pushed simultaneously next year, there is indeed a chance in 2026.

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LootboxPhobia

· 10h ago

It's easy to say, but it really depends on when the regulatory authorities in various countries will truly loosen up. I believe in the quick approval of ETFs, but the widespread adoption of stablecoins at the institutional level? Hehe, still a long way to go. Asset tokenization sounds sexy, but how many truly reliable assets are actually on the chain? Most are just hype concepts, right? Will it explode in 2026? Let's wait and see the regulatory policies in 2025 first; there are too many rumors floating around now. If you ask me, when institutions really start to enter on a large scale, it won't be at this price anymore. Retail investors chasing high prices should just wait to get cut. Honestly, this theory is talked about every year—next year will be a turning point, the year after will explode... and what’s the result? I'm optimistic, but don't expect to get rich overnight. The mechanism of stablecoins determines that they are just tools, not assets that will skyrocket like coins. Policy friendliness is indeed progressing, but from being friendly to truly implementing in practice, there's still a long way to go.

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GasWaster

· 10h ago

yeah sure, "2026 will be the year" they said last year too lol... but ngl the stablecoin dx stuff actually hitting institutions? that's where the gas fees get spicy. gonna need my gwei tracker ready when that bridge traffic goes nuclear 💀

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