The Daily: Bitwise predicts bitcoin all-time highs in 2026, Ark Invest buys the dip, spot XRP ETFs top $1B in cumulative inflows, and more
Bitwise forecasts new Bitcoin ATHs in 2026, Ark Invest bought dips in crypto equities, and spot XRP ETFs surpassed $1B in inflows.Summary
The daily crypto market summary highlights several key developments. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin will break its four-year cycle to set new all-time highs in 2026, driven by weakening halving impacts, lower interest rate expectations, and increased institutional adoption via ETFs. Meanwhile, Ark Invest deployed millions to buy dips in crypto-linked equities like BitMine, Coinbase, and Circle during a market selloff. In other news, U.S. spot XRP ETFs crossed $1 billion in cumulative inflows since their November launch, signaling growing institutional interest. Additionally, Japan's SBI Holdings is partnering with Startale Group to launch a regulated, yen-pegged stablecoin in Q2 2026, and stablecoin payments platform RedotPay raised $107 million in a Series B round.
(Source：The Block)