The Crypto Landscape in 2026: Institutional Conviction and Retail Apathy
In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Nic Puckrin, the CEO of Coin Bureau and a crypto commentator, discusses his expectations for Bitcoin’s performance in 2026. He highlights two distinct markets expected to shape the year ahead: one driven by institutional investors and another characterized by retail apathy.
Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Revisited
Puckrin revisits the concept of the “four-year cycle” often associated with Bitcoin, which typically sees a run-up followed by a significant drop. He argues that recent price behavior has forced even those skeptical about this cycle to reconsider their views.
He also delves into the growing discussion around quantum computing as a potential threat to cryptocurrencies. Puckrin explains why some investors are now including quantum computing in more risk frameworks, despite its still speculative nature within the crypto community.
The interview concludes with insights on where Puckrin is looking for outside of the traditional crypto space and what conditions might set up a meaningful recovery for Bitcoin later in 2026. The full interview can be watched to hear his complete thesis and key levels he’s monitoring.
