Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong, predicts that momentum from crypto ETFs, stablecoins, and tokenization will accelerate crypto adoption in 2026. Global crypto adoption has been steady, ranging from 10.3% in Q1 2023 to 9.9% in Q1 2025, according to Demand Sage analytics. Clearer regulations are crucial for institutional adoption, with the US focusing on stablecoin oversight and Europe consolidating its Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA).

The diverse investor base in crypto has reshaped overall demand, no longer tied to a single narrative. Demand now reflects macroeconomics, technology, and geopolitics, anchored to a long-term strategic thesis. Duong believes this shift will lead to more persistent capital and less speculative churn in the market.

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