Coinbase ‘cautiously optimistic’ on 2026 as crypto nears institutional inflection point

Coinbase Institutional projects that 2026 could be a turning point for digital assets, moving them from a niche market to an emerging pillar of global market infrastructure, driven by regulatory clarity and stablecoin adoption. The firm anticipates clearer global regulatory frameworks, particularly in the U.S. with legislation like the GENIUS Act, will foster institutional integration and market maturation, rather than another retail boom-and-bust cycle. Furthermore, Coinbase forecasts the stablecoin market could reach $1.2 trillion by 2028 due to increased use in payments and remittances. While macroeconomic expectations are "cautiously optimistic" due to uneven growth and inflation risks, the report notes that Bitcoin's volatility profile has moderated, now resembling that of high-growth technology stocks, cementing its role in the global financial conversation.

(Source：Cointelegraph)