Bitwise predicts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2026, and its correlation with stocks will decrease.

On December 17th, according to a memo from Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, three of the company's "Top 10 Predictions for 2026," to be released on December 16th, are particularly important for crypto investors. Prediction 1 predicts that Bitcoin will break its four-year cycle and reach a new all-time high in 2026 due to diminishing halving effects, expected interest rate declines, reduced leverage risk, and accelerated institutional capital inflows driven by spot ETFs and regulatory clarity. Prediction 2 points out that Bitcoin's volatility was already lower than Nvidia stock in 2025, and its long-term volatility is trending downwards, a trend that will continue in 2026, reflecting a reduced fundamental risk for it as an investment asset. Prediction 3 predicts that the correlation between Bitcoin and stocks will further decrease in 2026, as cryptocurrencies will be driven more by endogenous forces such as regulatory progress and institutional adoption, rather than stock market volatility. (Source: PANews)