Imagine, by 2026, what would it look like if mainstream crypto assets break their all-time highs? Recently, many people have been speculating about the top price levels of the next bull cycle. Interestingly, each cycle's ATH is often accompanied by extreme market euphoria—from retail FOMO to institutional big moves.
Based on historical patterns, Bitcoin and Ethereum typically reach their cycle peaks within 18-24 months after halving. This suggests that the second half of 2026 could likely become a key time window. Some predict BTC will break through the $100,000 to $150,000 range, and ETH may hit new highs again. However, these figures are based on market cycles and on-chain data projections; the actual trend will also depend on macroeconomic factors, policy directions, and the overall development of the Web3 ecosystem.
Rather than guessing specific numbers, it’s better to focus on the factors that could drive the ATH: continuous adoption of Bitcoin spot ETFs, increased participation from mainstream financial institutions, and breakthroughs in next-generation applications in DeFi and NFTs. The market never moves exactly as expected, but being prepared is always the right move.
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BlockchainBouncer
· 01-08 03:46
Mid to late 2026? Bro, how optimistic are you? I'm actually worried it might arrive early... The institutions have already been gearing up for a while now.
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BearMarketHustler
· 01-06 17:24
2026?现在还在扯呢,先活过今年再说吧哈哈
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CryptoSurvivor
· 01-05 22:47
It's too early to talk about 2026. Right now, we're still worried about whether we can break the previous high next year.
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ApeDegen
· 01-05 22:43
2026 mid-term? I don't think so; a change in macroeconomics would be pointless. However, institutional bottom-fishing in BTC has indeed changed the game, and this wave is different from the past.
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MetaMuskRat
· 01-05 22:29
Mid-2026? I bet all my predictions for ten ETH will be proven wrong by reality, but this time the institutional entry feels truly different.
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MEVHunter
· 01-05 22:24
18-24 month window? I think this cycle will be even crazier, arbitrage opportunities in the mempool have been accumulating for a while.
Imagine, by 2026, what would it look like if mainstream crypto assets break their all-time highs? Recently, many people have been speculating about the top price levels of the next bull cycle. Interestingly, each cycle's ATH is often accompanied by extreme market euphoria—from retail FOMO to institutional big moves.
Based on historical patterns, Bitcoin and Ethereum typically reach their cycle peaks within 18-24 months after halving. This suggests that the second half of 2026 could likely become a key time window. Some predict BTC will break through the $100,000 to $150,000 range, and ETH may hit new highs again. However, these figures are based on market cycles and on-chain data projections; the actual trend will also depend on macroeconomic factors, policy directions, and the overall development of the Web3 ecosystem.
Rather than guessing specific numbers, it’s better to focus on the factors that could drive the ATH: continuous adoption of Bitcoin spot ETFs, increased participation from mainstream financial institutions, and breakthroughs in next-generation applications in DeFi and NFTs. The market never moves exactly as expected, but being prepared is always the right move.