Citing AMBCrypto, Bitcoin [BTC] is expected to close Q4 with a 19.15% decline, marking one of its weakest quarterly performances in recent years. Short-term holders are selling at a loss, and ETF outflows are draining liquidity. However, Bitwise predicts Bitcoin could break its traditional four-year cycle and reach new highs in 2026, citing factors like the halving, institutional adoption, and growing ETF demand. The asset is also showing signs of maturity, with reduced volatility compared to traditional stocks like Nvidia and a growing presence among the world’s top 10 assets.
Bitcoin Q4 Down 19% Amid Short-Term Weakness, Bitwise Predicts 2026 New Highs
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Bitcoin closed Q4 down 19.15%, its weakest quarterly drop in years, as short-term holders sold at a loss and ETF outflows worsened liquidity. Despite this, Bitwise sees long-term investing potential, forecasting new highs in 2026 driven by the halving and growing institutional interest. The price is finding key support and resistance levels, showing signs of stabilizing as it gains maturity and market share among top global assets.
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