Jay Yu of Pantera Capital reveals 12 intriguing predictions about cryptocurrencies in 2026: Consumer loans will become more capital-efficient through AI-driven analysis Forecast markets will be segmented into niches focused on financial and cultural interests AI will become a key "interface layer" in crypto (although LLM trading bots are still in experimental stages) Tokenized gold will become a tool to combat inflation The quantum threat to Bitcoin is not imminent Data access tokens will be integrated into structures similar to ETFs Governance tokens face existential challenges Decentralized futures exchanges like Hyperliquid will become more important Proprietary AMM models will go multi-chain Stablecoins will fundamentally change international payments Observing Bitcoin's recent price movement around $87,500, the market seems to be preparing for these structural shifts. These predictions highlight how crypto is evolving from simple trading to complex financial infrastructure with practical applications.
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Jay Yu of Pantera Capital reveals 12 intriguing predictions about cryptocurrencies in 2026:
Consumer loans will become more capital-efficient through AI-driven analysis
Forecast markets will be segmented into niches focused on financial and cultural interests
AI will become a key "interface layer" in crypto (although LLM trading bots are still in experimental stages)
Tokenized gold will become a tool to combat inflation
The quantum threat to Bitcoin is not imminent
Data access tokens will be integrated into structures similar to ETFs
Governance tokens face existential challenges
Decentralized futures exchanges like Hyperliquid will become more important
Proprietary AMM models will go multi-chain
Stablecoins will fundamentally change international payments
Observing Bitcoin's recent price movement around $87,500, the market seems to be preparing for these structural shifts. These predictions highlight how crypto is evolving from simple trading to complex financial infrastructure with practical applications.