Three conditions for the crypto rally to continue in 2026 — Bitwise's view
Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has identified three critical factors that will determine whether the cryptocurrency market will reach new highs in 2026. According to him, one of these conditions has already been met, signaling a green light for the rally.
Source Incrypted
The first condition is the absence of large-scale liquidations: after a record derivatives crash in October 2025, the feared chain reaction of forced selling did not occur. The second is regulatory clarity in the United States, notably the approval of the CLARITY Act, a framework law designed to regulate the crypto market. This bill is under discussion in Congress, with an 82% chance of approval, currently seen as a yellow light due to political debates. The third condition is stock market stability.
If all three conditions are met, the cryptocurrency market has strong growth potential, which could sustain the rally in 2026 and attract new investors.
