Tansel Kaya, a well-known expert in the cryptocurrency field and a faculty member at Kadir Has University, recently appeared on the Blocker show hosted by Şafak Tükle to share his forecast for Bitcoin’s value by late 2026.
The discussion opened with an analysis of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision regarding interest rates. Kaya explained that if the Fed opts for a 25 basis point rate reduction, it would generally boost risk assets like cryptocurrencies. He noted, “Interest rate cuts tend to benefit all risky assets. Currently, Bitcoin is trading between $90,000 and $92,000. On Ethereum's side, exchange reserves have dropped to historic lows,” signaling minimal selling pressure.
Additionally, Kaya highlighted the significance of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launching a pilot program that permits using digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral within derivatives markets. He described this development as “a crucial milestone” that could eventually allow all tokenized financial instruments to serve as collateral.
Looking ahead to 2026 predictions, Kaya emphasized that cryptocurrency markets are evolving beyond their traditional four-year cycles. With institutional investors becoming more prominent participants in this space, extreme price swings—both rapid surges and steep declines—are less frequent than before.
“The influence of panic-driven sell-offs has diminished significantly,” he said. “Institutional players tend to accumulate during downturns rather than react impulsively. Instead of seeing sudden multiples like twofold or tenfold jumps over short periods, we’re experiencing an extended bullish phase. This sustained upward trend will continue impacting market dynamics through 2026.”
Concluding his remarks on Blocker with an eye-catching forecast for Bitcoin’s future value: Kaya predicted it could soar up to $150K by year-end 2026.
The analyst reiterated how institutional accumulation during dips creates steadier growth instead of volatile spikes or crashes—a pattern he expects will persist into next year.
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