Bitcoin is expected to see steady returns over the next decade, with lower volatility and some ups and downs, according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan. He predicts a positive year for Bitcoin in 2026 after reaching an all-time high of $125,100 in October.

Market participants are unsure if Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is over, as the price dropped 30% from its October highs. Some believe the cycle is still intact, potentially leading to a down year in 2026. Retail investors rotating out ahead of the cycle may have contributed to the decline.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $87,818, down 3.81% over the past 30 days, due in part to slow-moving institutional buying. Analysts remain cautious, with Peter Brandt predicting a potential drop to $60,000 by Q3 2026. The Trump administration is not expected to significantly impact Bitcoin’s price.

The Trump administration’s regulatory clarity and Bitcoin’s status as a commodity asset are unlikely to drive further price increases. Bitcoin saw a bull run in early 2025 following Trump’s inauguration, but Hougan believes there is limited marginal impact the administration can have on Bitcoin’s price.

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