As 2025 concludes, prominent analysts and firms are unveiling their predictions for the cryptocurrency market in 2026, highlighting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as key assets. Dragonfly partner Haseeb Qureshi forecasts that Bitcoin's price could surpass $150,000 by the end of 2026, though he anticipates a decrease in its market dominance. He categorically stated that both Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) will "remain strong" and "outperform expectations" in the coming year.
Conversely, Qureshi predicted that many "fintech L1" blockchain projects would underperform. His broader outlook includes the expectation that a major Fortune 100 technology company—such as Google, Facebook, or Apple—will launch or acquire a cryptocurrency wallet in 2026. He also foresees increased blockchain adoption by large corporations, with Avalanche (AVAX), OP Stack, Orbit, and ZK Stack standing out in this enterprise integration trend.
In the DeFi sector, Qureshi anticipates consolidation, with decentralized exchanges (DEXs) coalescing into roughly three major platforms where shareholders could hold over 20% of shares, alongside a potential insider trading scandal. He also estimates the stablecoin supply will expand by approximately 60% in 2026, with the U.S. dollar's share remaining above 99%.
Separately, analytics firm Delphi Digital released its own bullish forecast, predicting that both Bitcoin and Solana will reach new all-time highs in 2026. The firm described the year as one of "focus and bullish momentum" for both assets, citing their proven strength and resilience. Delphi Digital partner Tommy X emphasized Bitcoin's established store-of-value narrative and trust from Wall Street and governments, while praising Solana's technical advantages as "the world's fastest public blockchain" and its censorship resistance.
