Expert Explains Why 2026 Could Be the Year Ethereum Blindsides the Market
An expert predicts 2026 will be the year Ethereum surprises the market due to accelerating institutional adoption in stablecoins, tokenization, and payments.Summary
Despite Ethereum (ETH) underperforming in 2025, Kevin Rusher, founder of RAAC, argues that focusing solely on price misses significant underlying growth, suggesting 2026 could see Ethereum 'blindside the market.' Rusher points to massive institutional adoption cementing Ethereum's dominance, particularly in stablecoin issuance, which surpassed $59 billion and accounted for over 62% of the total market. Furthermore, Ethereum hosts $12.5 billion in tokenized assets, leading competitors significantly, with tokenized gold alone exceeding $4 billion on the network over the holidays. Capital flows also favor ETH, with inflows doubling in 2025 while Bitcoin inflows halved. Rusher concludes that institutions are heavily adopting Ethereum through stablecoins, tokenization, and payments, suggesting those betting on Bitcoin for growth in 2026 might be surprised. This optimism is echoed by Tom Lee, who forecasts ETH reaching between $7,000 and $9,000 by early 2026.
(Source：BeInCrypto)