#2026CryptoOutlook The Age of Compression: Where Capital Gets Quiet Before It Gets Loud
The defining characteristic of 2026 is compression, replacing volatility, euphoria, or fear. Across crypto, equities, and fixed income, markets are digesting years of expansion, stimulus, and rapid narrative shifts. Capital is rotating, refining, and demanding proof, marking a phase where weak positioning disappears and strong frameworks quietly take shape.
In such environments, price action can be deceptive. Sideways markets challenge conviction more than crashes do, creating fatigue rather than panic. His