(Kitco News) – Crypto analysts and industry experts were far more restrained in their predictions for the broader market compared to this time last year – not surprising, considering the performance of digital assets over the last quarter of 2025. And while many still believe Bitcoin could surpass its October high-water mark of $126k at some point in 2026, the focus has clearly shifted from token valuations to the underlying technologies and protocols, and to the slow but steady progression that is seeing blockchain integrate into the broader financial world.
