What Will Happen to Bitcoin During the New Year? Experts' Predictions for the Future of BTC

The efforts of Bitcoin investors (BTC) to recover losses in the final days of the year have once again stalled at the $90,000 level. Although the largest digital asset in the market approached this threshold for the second consecutive day, it was unable to sustain its upward momentum. After a sharp decline in October, Bitcoin is trading within a sideways range of approximately $85,000–$95,000. This brings BTC close to its first annual loss in three years. Bitcoin has decreased by about 5% compared to December last year, losing all the gains made since the beginning of the year since reaching its all-time high in early October. Wintermute strategist Jasper De Maere commented on the low liquidity at the end of the year, saying: “I expect prices to continue to fluctuate significantly with low trading volume until the New Year. Avoid focusing too much on short-term signals until liquidity returns to normal.” Furthermore, CNBC’s renowned financial program “Squawk Box” discussed the performance of the cryptocurrency market in 2025 and expectations for 2026. ReserveOne CEO Jaime Leverton, a guest on the program, made important predictions about the future of digital assets. In evaluating the performance of cryptocurrencies throughout 2025, Leverton emphasized the market’s maturation. He believes the sector has stabilized on a stronger foundation after the year’s volatility and argued that the phase of rebuilding investor confidence has ended. Sharing his forecast for the coming year, Jaime Leverton stated that the adoption of Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies by institutions will accelerate in 2026. According to Leverton, the main themes to watch closely in 2026 will be: Traditional banks and asset management firms expanding their cryptocurrency services. As regulations become clearer, institutional capital will find it easier to flow into the market. Organizations are allocating more space for Bitcoin on their balance sheets.