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4 Cryptocurrency Predictions for 2026
The new year looks to be a mixed bag for cryptocurrencies, with silver linings being offset by potential disappointments from some of the most influential digital currencies. What a difference a year makes in the cryptocurrency arena. Whereas digital currencies left Wall Street's iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth-powered Nasdaq Composite eating their dust in 2024, it's been a different story in 2025. Despite a catalyst-fueled year, the cumulative value of all digital currencies has declined by 9% to $2.97 trillion, as of late afternoon on Dec. 27. This compares to double-digit ... (full story)
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From coinmetrics.substack.com | Dec 30, 2025
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