Is there a chance for Bitcoin in 2026? Starting from the current indifference

【Crypto World】Take a look at how Bitcoin is performing now. To be honest, it’s a bit underwhelming—since the beginning of the year, it has even lagged behind the Nasdaq 100 Index by about 50%. But what’s interesting is that industry institutions are not surprised by this and are even positioning themselves for the future.

What is their logic? Currently, macro liquidity is indeed under pressure, and this is the main reason for Bitcoin’s weakness. But this also seems to be paving the way for next year. Once signals of liquidity improvement appear, the rebound momentum could be quite significant. In their words, “We have been buying”—implying that, in the eyes of institutions, this is a rare opportunity to accumulate.

Even more interesting is the big picture expected by the market: by 2026, a new four-year consolidation cycle will begin. In this cycle, the role of stablecoins will become increasingly prominent, gradually moving from the periphery to the core of the market structure. Simply put, periods of liquidity drought might actually be the time to nurture the next wave of market trends.

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blocksnarkvip
· 2025-12-27 12:21
Institutions are bottom-fishing while I'm still trapped, that's the gap This wave of liquidity pressure is indeed tough, but you see, the institutions' logic is quite self-consistent. The key is to survive until 2026 Will stablecoins become the core? I need to see about that, it feels a bit exaggerated Really? Should I now follow the institutions and buy? Or am I going to get cut again? Losing 50% at the beginning of the year is indeed a bit embarrassing, but on the other hand, the Nasdaq's rally couldn't withstand several rate hikes The "constant buying" by institutions sounds so confident, just listen and enjoy, retail investors.
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CryptoCrazyGFvip
· 2025-12-26 13:37
Institutions are really lying in ambush, while retail investors are still struggling with the decline... what a gap --- Wait, stablecoins are becoming the core? Then should I stock up on U in my hands? --- Alright, since big institutions are buying, I won't panic either. Anyway, see you in 2026 --- Liquidity pressure and the four-year cycle, in plain words, just waiting? I can't wait anymore --- "Always buying"... just listen, trusting it easily gets you caught --- So now is the signal to bottom fish? Or does it need to fall further? My mind is a bit confused --- If it's not strong enough, it's not strong enough. Don't give it a halo; the reality is right in front of you --- When stablecoins rise, the story in the crypto world really changes, it's a bit interesting --- 2026 consolidation cycle? Then what kind of tricks can 2025 still pull off this year?
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FlyingLeekvip
· 2025-12-24 15:10
Institutions are setting up again, and retail investors are still taking losses. The gap is really huge. --- Basically, it's waiting for liquidity. Let's see in 2026. Anyway, I’m going to cut my losses first. --- Stablecoins need to turn around? We really went all out against them before. --- "Constantly buying," when will it be our turn as small retail investors? --- A period of indifference breeds market trends. Sounds like we're about to get cut again. --- Nasdaq dropped 50% from us. Still dare to say there's hope? I don’t believe you. --- How long will it take for liquidity to improve? My mental defenses might break first. --- So now, is it time to get on board or continue to lie flat, everyone? --- The "building position opportunity" for institutions is the "cutting losses moment" for retail investors.
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IronHeadMinervip
· 2025-12-24 13:10
Institutions have been buying, retail investors are still hesitating, this is the gap. --- It's the story of 2026 again, let's just survive this year first. --- Liquidity exhaustion might actually be an opportunity? I haven't fully grasped this logic yet. --- Basically, we're just waiting to pick up bargains. Let's continue watching as the little guys. --- Stablecoins are about to rise? This time, it might really be more than just talk. --- The Nasdaq dropping 50% is a bit of a blow, but that's what you call the feeling of bottoming out. --- Institutions are building positions while we're cutting losses—an eternal story. --- The four-year cycle argument is back again; anyway, I believe it. --- The cold period is the real test; only those who survive are the winners.
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LiquidityNinjavip
· 2025-12-24 13:08
This wave of institutional operations is truly textbook level. While retail investors are still panicking, they are quietly accumulating positions. Stablecoins taking off? I need to think about this logic. I feel there’s still a chance in 2026. Being dumped 50% is indeed tough, but maybe this is the "buying opportunity"... Anyway, I’ve already set my stop loss haha. Once liquidity improves, the momentum can rebound significantly. It all depends on when the macro turns around. Institutions have been buying all along. I’ve already gone all-in—either make a fortune or get wrecked.
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ReverseTrendSistervip
· 2025-12-24 13:07
Institutions are just storytelling again, "We've been buying"—just listen, who really knows the actual positions? Under liquidity pressure, they still dare to say this is a buying opportunity, quite bold. 2026? Let's just survive until 2025 first. Claiming stablecoins will move towards a core position, that sounds a bit far-fetched. How is this logic even constructed? Not in a rush even after being dumped 50% by Nasdaq—that mindset is truly remarkable. Wait, institutions say they have no money but are still buying—how is this calculation made... Liquidity exhaustion actually breeds market opportunities. I heard this argument last year, but what was the result?
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fren.ethvip
· 2025-12-24 13:07
Damn it, it's the same old story. If institutions are buying, why am I losing?
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DYORMastervip
· 2025-12-24 13:02
Institutions are quietly making money, while we're still struggling with the continuous decline... As for liquidity, it's basically waiting for signals. It's still early to talk about 2026.
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