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"In 2025, Bitcoin bulls finally got everything they wanted. ETFs, institutional adoption, a US president who says the word ‘crypto’ without wincing. But in 2026, that very success might be what breaks BTC.
It’s outgrown crypto-specific risks like exchange hacks and code vulnerabilities, only to become exposed to massive new threats. So today, we break down the top six risks that could push Bitcoin lower in 2026. This is what the moon-boys aren’t telling you."
~ Coin Bureau
This video outlines six major systemic threats that could negatively impact Bitcoin's performance during the 2026 market cycle. The first risk is a potential global recession combined with sticky inflation, which could trap central banks and dry up the liquidity that Bitcoin historically relies on for growth. Second, the mining industry faces a debt crisis as high operational costs and reduced rewards force miners to either sell their holdings or pivot toward hosting AI workloads. Third, the massive Bitcoin treasury held by companies like MicroStrategy faces structural risks, including a potential compression of stock premiums and upcoming debt redemption windows that could trigger forced selling. Fourth, European regulations like MiCA and Basel 3 may create a regulatory pincer movement that makes Bitcoin economically unviable for banks and toxic for institutional ESG funds. Fifth, the global supply chain for mining hardware is extremely fragile, relying on a few key companies in the Netherlands and Taiwan that are vulnerable to geopolitical tensions and sanctions. Finally, while not an immediate technical threat, the narrative surrounding quantum computing breakthroughs could spark panic selling among retail investors as new encryption standards are finalized.
0:00 Intro
1:06 Recession Without a Rescue
4:37 The Mining Debt Bomb
7:20 Risky Strategy
10:47 Soft Euroban
14:07 Semiconductor Chokepoint
19:15 The Quantum Phantom
Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZt96mjxpjg
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.
