Securities Tokenization and Prediction Markets: 7 Crypto Trends to Watch in 2026

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Crypto trends in 2026 are shaping up with tokenized securities and prediction markets leading the charge. Altcoins to watch saw 80%-99% declines in 2025, while Bitcoin reclaimed 2019-2020 dominance levels. Ethereum’s price remained flat. Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi hit $3.8 billion in weekly volume. The SEC’s December 2025 no-action letter boosted tokenized Russell 1000 stocks and ETFs. MetaDAO’s ownership tokens improved governance. Consumer-focused crypto products and perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid and Lighter also saw record volumes.
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