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2026 May Be a Key Year for Altcoins as Market Outlooks Evolve

Altcoin news highlights 2026 as a potential turning point for the altcoin market, with evolving market outlooks. Bitcoin holds 59.6% of the market share, while the altcoin season index remains at 35. Arthur Hayes of BitmMEX says altcoin gains are shifting, not disappearing, and new winners like Hyperliquid and Solana are emerging. He warns the next cycle will look different from past patterns.

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On Dec 22, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $142.19 million in outflows, while altcoin ETFs attracted capital. Ethereum led with $84.59 million in inflows. XRP ETFs took in $43.89 million, outpacing Solana’s $7.47 million. Investors are shifting toward crypto assets beyond Bitcoin. What is driving this trend remains unclear, but altcoin ETFs are clearly gaining traction.

Altcoin ETFs See Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Face $142M Outflow on Dec 22

Bitcoin news shows the asset is on track for its worst year since 2018 as traders report growing fatigue. A short-term rebound pushed prices near $88,000, but Bitcoin analysis from experts suggests this reflects exhaustion, not a recovery. The total crypto market cap has passed $3 trillion, yet Bitcoin remains about 30% below its 2025 peak. Major tokens like XRP, ETH, and SOL saw minor gains, while Aave’s AAVE dropped 7%. FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich noted the recent strength is technical, driven by a low base after weeks of selling. CoinGlass seasonal data shows Bitcoin has fallen over 22% in the fourth quarter, raising concerns about a weak year-end performance.

Bitcoin Heads for Worst Year Since 2018 Amid Market Fatigue

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<li>Bitcoin has underperformed compared to gold and the Nasdaq 100 this year, but a VanEck manager predicts a strong comeback in 2026.</li>
<li>David Schassler, the firm's head of multi-asset solutions, expects gold's surge to continue to $5,000 next year as fiscal "debasement" accelerates.</li>
<li>Bitcoin will likely follow gold&rsquo;s breakout, driven by returning liquidity and long-term demand for scarce assets</li>
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<p>Bitcoin&nbsp;has disappointed investors this year, trailing both gold and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 stock index, despite expectations that it would benefit from fiat currency devaluation.</p>
<p>But according to a VanEck manager, the largest crypto asset could be setting up for a major comeback next year.</p>
<p>"Bitcoin is lagging the Nasdaq 100 Index by roughly 50% year-to-date, and that dislocation is setting it up to be a top performer in 2026," said David Schassler, head of multi-asset solutions at VanEck, in the firm&rsquo;s recently published&nbsp;2026 outlook.</p>
<p>While this year&rsquo;s weakness reflects a softer risk appetite and tight liquidity, the thesis for bitcoin remains intact, Schassler wrote. "As debasement [currency devaluation] ramps, liquidity returns, and BTC historically responds sharply," he added.</p>
<p>"We have been buying," he said.</p>
<p>Schassler's broader thesis centers on a powerful combination of monetary debasement, technological transformation and the rise of hard assets. The asset manager argues that funding future liabilities and political ambitions will increasingly rely on money printing, pushing investors toward scarce stores of value, such as gold and bitcoin.</p>
<p>He expects gold to surge next year to $5,000, extending its already impressive run a little more than 10% for current levels. "Gold is one of the strongest major assets this year, and we expect that momentum to carry it forward," he said. The yellow metal is up over 70% this year, currently&nbsp;trading&nbsp;around $4,492 per ounce.</p>
<p>At the same time, a quiet bull market in natural resources is underway, fueled by the infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence, energy transitions, robotics and re-industrialization. These "old-world assets," as Schassler put it, are building the foundation for the new world economy.</p>
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Bitcoin will be 'top performer' in 2026 after getting crushed this year, says VanEck

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NVIDIA is set to ship H200 chips to China in early 2026, with deliveries expected around mid-February. The batch will include 5,000–10,000 modules, or 40,000–80,000 chips. The company said the move will not impact global supply. Sources noted CEO Jensen Huang is likely to visit China in January 2026. The H2008 card module is priced at 1.4 million yuan each. With such developments, altcoins to watch may see renewed interest as the fear and greed index remains a key barometer for market sentiment.

NVIDIA Confirms H200 Chip Sales to China in Early 2026

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Altcoin news highlights 2026 as a potential turning point for the altcoin market, with evolving market outlooks. Bitcoin holds 59.6% of the market share, while 

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