Bitcoin To See A ‘Boring’ 2026 Before Explosion To $250,000 In 2027: Galaxy Research
The era of explosive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rallies is fading, with stablecoins and DeFi set to drive crypto’s real growth next year, according to Galaxy Research’s 2026 outlook.
Bitcoin Faces Volatility Compression After 2025 Whipsaw
In the report published on Dec.18, Galaxy says Bitcoin’s maturation into a macro-style asset is compressing volatility and reducing the odds of the explosive rallies that defined earlier cycles.
Galaxy’s Alex Thorn sees Bitcoin options markets now pricing downside protection more expensively than upside exposure.
He noted the shift aligns Bitcoin more closely with mature macro assets than high-growth technology trades.
Longer-term volatility has declined, driven in part by institutional yield strategies and growing derivatives activity.
While Galaxy reiterated its long-term bullish stance, projecting Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2027, the firm warned that 2026 may feel “boring” by comparison.
Thorn said Bitcoin must reclaim the $100,000–$105,000 zone to restore near-term upside momentum.
Solana Gains Ground As Capital Markets Shift Onchain
Galaxy highlighted Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) as a key beneficiary of crypto’s next phase, forecasting that the market capitalization of so-called “Internet Capital Markets” on the network could reach $2 billion in 2026, up from roughly $750 million today.
The research team said Solana’s on-chain economy is maturing beyond meme-driven activity.
They pointed to new launchpad models and revenue-generating applications drawing more sustained capital.
Investor preference is increasingly shifting toward tokens with fundamental value, reinforcing Solana’s role as a venue for financial experimentation rather than short-lived speculation.
Galaxy said inflation reduction proposals are unlikely …
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