

"2025 was a rollercoaster of a year for crypto. We’ve seen major regulatory developments, companies racing to add crypto to their balance sheets, and the biggest liquidation event on record. A handful of cryptos hit new all-time highs, while the rest of the market had investors asking if altseason is even a thing anymore.
Now, everyone is wondering what could happen in 2026. Luckily, a recent report puts 2025 into perspective, and outlines what key trends could dominate the crypto market in 2026.
That’s why today, we’re breaking this report down for you in simple terms, telling you what happened, and which trends you should be looking out for in the coming year."
~ Coin Bureau
The video discusses the major crypto market trends for 2026 based on an institutional report from Coinbase, highlighting how clearer regulations and institutional adoption are reshaping the industry. Key themes include the intersection of AI and crypto, the rise of tokenized real world assets such as equities and commodities, and the continued growth of stablecoins as a primary use case for blockchain technology. It examines the performance and future outlook of major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, noting that institutional players like digital asset treasury companies and spot ETFs are now driving market dynamics more than traditional cycles. Additionally, the video addresses technical evolutions such as the Fire Dancer upgrade for Solana and the emerging need for quantum resistance, while emphasizing that the upcoming year will likely focus on building robust infrastructure and more mature regulatory frameworks across the globe.
0:00 Intro
0:50 Key Themes For 2026
6:03 Bitcoin and Ethereum
10:18 Solana and Stablecoins
14:19 Tokenization and Regulation
18:48 What This Means For Crypto in 2026
Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7tov49OT3Y
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.