Economist Harry Dent has recently issued a serious warning: a market crash as fierce as the Great Depression could occur in 2026. According to him, the scale of this crisis could impact the entire asset world—from AI to stocks, real estate, and digital assets—making it difficult for any sector to remain unaffected.



The root cause of the problem is actually quite clear. After the 2008 financial crisis, global central banks and governments delayed the natural adjustment of the economy through continuous monetary injections and fiscal spending. Debt issues were not resolved; instead, they snowballed. Nearly 17 years later, this liquidity-driven "super bubble" has become a ticking time bomb. The market performance in January 2026 could be the critical moment that determines when this bomb will explode.

For the crypto market, this prediction is particularly noteworthy. When stocks, real estate, and AI concept stocks have absorbed ample liquidity, how severe will the chain reaction be once the funding environment tightens? This is not just an industry cycle issue but a stress test for the entire financial system.

That said, amidst these discussions of bubbles and fate, there are also things worth holding onto. For example, some communities have been doing this—shifting blockchain technology and consensus toward real social value, using educational philanthropy to realize this power. No matter how macroeconomics changes, this "intrinsic value" accumulated through action may be the most stable asset in uncertain times.
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OptionWhisperervip
· 5h ago
Dunt is causing panic again, but honestly, the 2026 timeline does make people wonder. Someone has to be the one to pay for this liquidity game; it all depends on who runs first. Could cryptocurrencies actually become a safe-haven asset? I haven't quite figured out that logic yet.
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HodlKumamonvip
· 6h ago
Harry Dent is at it again, predicting a crash in 2026—how many times have we heard this before... But on the other hand, the data is indeed there. With such high debt leverage, we really need to be cautious. Stick firmly to DCA investing and don't let go; a bear market is the best opportunity for accumulation. Why be anxious now? From a statistical perspective, this adjustment was actually expected. Instead of constantly focusing on the 2026 prophecy, it's better to concentrate on building your own asset allocation model. Don't put all your chips on a single track. In crypto, as long as the fundamentals remain, any dips should be bought in full. Historical data shows that these times often test our mental resilience the most. Keep going, keep going. Honestly, discussing macro trends is never as important as figuring out how to survive... Let's get through this together.
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DeFi_Dad_Jokesvip
· 6h ago
Donte is starting to call the end of the world again... But to be honest, the year 2026 does seem a bit intense, and it feels like the entire system is like a tightly stretched string. Every time he predicts a collapse next time, then the next, and I’ve become a bit numb to it haha. But the bubble growing like this is indeed outrageous. I agree with blockchain projects focused on education and public welfare; they are much more reliable than just trading coins. Only projects with real intrinsic value can survive in the end.
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GhostWalletSleuthvip
· 6h ago
2026? Man, this prediction sounds just like the "inevitable crash" last time... Anyway, just hold your coins.
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