The year 2025 marked a turbulent period for Bitcoin, characterized by both unprecedented peaks and notable downturns.
As various analytics firms unveil their forecasts for 2026, the most recent insights come from K33 Research.
In their comprehensive “2025 Year-End Review,” K33 Research experts highlighted a pronounced gap between the underlying fundamentals of cryptocurrencies and their market price movements throughout 2025.
The analysts observed that although numerous pivotal events occurred during the year, many significant developments failed to trigger corresponding price reactions.
Key occurrences such as the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the United States, an executive order under the Trump administration promoting digital asset inclusion in 401(k) plans, and regulatory shifts following leadership changes at the SEC did not translate into expected gains for BTC. Instead, Bitcoin exhibited relative weakness amid these milestones.
K33’s team pointed out that Bitcoin lagged behind traditional assets like U.S. equities and gold during this timeframe. This divergence between fundamental indicators and price action often signals potential investment opportunities according to their analysis.
Looking ahead, K33 Research expressed optimism about 2026 despite noting this disconnect in 2025. They anticipate that Bitcoin will outperform major stock indices as well as gold in the coming year.
Their forecast for 2026 includes several key points:
- A continuation of MicroStrategy’s substantial Bitcoin holdings without significant sell-offs is expected—even if it faces removal from MSCI indexes—though overall BTC acquisitions may slow down.
- Whale selling activity should diminish considerably next year, with selling pressure reaching saturation before flipping into net buying demand.
- Demand for Bitcoin is projected to rise steadily.
- The Federal Reserve is likely to adopt a more dovish stance.
- Regulatory frameworks around cryptocurrencies are anticipated to become clearer.
- The Transparency Act could be enacted within Q1 of 2026.
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