Kraken Highlights Shifts in the Bitcoin Market: Six Key Themes for 2026

On the 15th, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken released a forecast for the cryptocurrency market in 2026, highlighting six themes that will be of interest moving forward. First, the report notes that Bitcoin (BTC) played a dominant role in the cryptocurrency market in 2025, a trend that is expected to continue into 2026. Bitcoin is currently characterized by lackluster economic growth, persistent inflation, and unstable geopolitical factors, making it a key asset that reflects changes in market sentiment. This situation is leading to a reduction in volatility triggered by various economic contexts...