3 Checkpoints for Crypto to Reach New Highs in 2026: Bitwise

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan identified three major hurdles that crypto markets must clear to reach new all-time highs in 2026. The first checkpoint is the US Senate passing the CLARITY Act by the targeted January 15 markup date, which Hougan believes will establish core principles in law for future growth. The second hurdle involves investors moving past the lingering fear from the October 10 market meltdown, which has already seen some relief in early 2026. The final checkpoint requires the broader equity market to remain stable, as a sharp collapse in stocks would negatively impact all risk assets, including crypto. Hougan suggests that hitting these milestones will give the early 2026 momentum significant staying power.

(Source：Cointelegraph)