Bitcoin enters 2026 with optimism driven by ETFs, halving effects, and institutional participation..Bullish forecasts target six-figure prices as liquidity improves and risk appetite returns globally..Spot Bitcoin ETFs anchor demand, reducing volatility while legitimising crypto for traditional investors..Sceptics warn speculative excess persists, with leverage, narratives, and retail FOMO overheating markets..Macroeconomic shifts, especially interest rates and dollar strength, remain decisive for Bitcoin’s trajectory..Past cycles suggest euphoric rallies often precede sharp corrections, testing long-term investor conviction..Unlike earlier booms, institutional custody and regulation now provide partial downside shock absorbers..Yet Bitcoin remains sentiment-driven, vulnerable to sudden reversals from policy, geopolitics, or hacks..In 2026, Bitcoin likely oscillates between structural growth and classic bubble behaviour cycles..Read More Stories!.Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp