Bitcoin to rebound sharply as gold hits $5,000 in 2026, VanEck manager predicts

David Schassler, head of multi-asset solutions at VanEck, forecasts that Bitcoin is set up for a major performance surge in 2026, despite lagging behind the Nasdaq 100 Index and gold year-to-date. Schassler attributes this potential comeback to expected currency debasement, returning liquidity, and the historical sharp response of BTC to these factors. His broader thesis emphasizes that increasing reliance on money printing to fund liabilities will drive investors toward scarce stores of value like gold and Bitcoin. He specifically projects gold to surge to $5,000 next year, building on its strong performance. Furthermore, Schassler notes a quiet bull market in natural resources, driven by infrastructure demands from AI and energy transitions, which he terms "old-world assets" foundational to the new economy.

(Source：CoinDesk)