Institutions Take 'Cautious Optimism' Stance for 2026, 'Crypto Market Structure Bill' Emerges as Key Focus

By: theblockbeats.news|2026/01/10 03:46:06
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BlockBeats News, January 10th, a team led by Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro pointed out in a report: "We believe that the improvement in the regulatory environment is a key driver for continued institutional adoption of cryptocurrency, especially for buyer and seller financial institutions, while new use cases for cryptocurrency outside of trading are also developing." The report specifically mentioned the long-awaited U.S. Market Structure Bill currently being pushed through Congress, seeing it as a key catalyst.

The Goldman Sachs analyst warned that the bill needs to be passed in the first half of 2026, as the November U.S. midterm elections could cause delays in the process.

Other individuals have echoed Goldman's predictions for Bitcoin and the crypto market. Jim Ferraioli, Director of Crypto Research and Strategy at Javelin Wealth Management, commented in an email: "Following the sharp sell-off at the end of 2025, institutional adoption may slow in the first half of this year, but the passage of the 'Clarity Act' may accelerate the entry of true institutional investors."

The anticipated wave of positive crypto legislation has driven bullish Bitcoin forecasts for 2026. Youwei Yang, Chief Economist of Bitmain, said: "2026 could be a strong year for Bitcoin, with potential rate cuts and a more accommodating regulatory stance in the crypto space providing support." He predicts that the price of Bitcoin in 2026 could reach as high as $225,000, but also notes: "Amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, market volatility may intensify."

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