Global Scans · Cryptocurrencies · Weekly Summary

• [New] In a bullish scenario, Bitcoin could climb to $100,000 by the end of 2026, driven by increased adoption and wallet integration. Interactive Crypto
• [New] By 2026, cryptocurrencies will likely integrate more deeply with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Trader
• [New] Cryptocurrencies will be used not just for speculative investment, but also for purchasing goods and services globally. Trader
• [New] As institutional investors and energy markets continue to integrate Bitcoin, its role in global finance and infrastructure is expected to evolve further. Ainvest
• [New] With advancements in quantum technology, such as Google potentially announcing an innovative technique that could increase the number of logical qubits tenfold, the concept of Bitcoin could face even greater threats. MEXC
• [New] Bitcoin will underperform gold in 2026. MEXC
• [New] The U.S. could approve a complete regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in 2026. Nasdaq
• [New] Central banks could hold more Bitcoin than physical gold within two decades, marking a historic shift in reserve asset composition. CryptoRank
• [New] Key challenges include achieving global regulatory harmony, scaling the Bitcoin network to handle a vastly larger economy without compromising decentralization, and maintaining security against increasingly sophisticated threats. CryptoRank
• [New] Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced today it will convert its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users from stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin within 30 days. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The trend of traditional institutions entering the crypto space is expected to continue during 2026 in an accelerated way thereby increasingly recognising cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets. FinExtra
• [New] The two senior officials revealed that the U.S. government holds approximately $17 billion in Bitcoin, which it will not sell, and also plans to continue to accumulate additional BTC. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Bitcoin is testing key resistance near $100K as the Fed is expected to hold rates steady. Crypto.com
• [New] A quantum computer could break Bitcoin in just 2 to 9 years without an upgrade, with a high probability in the 4 - to 5-year range. CryptoSlate
• [New] Bitcoin could climb to fresh all-time highs in 2026, even after lagging behind gold and technology stocks last year. Yahoo Finance
• Bitcoin is expected to mature and gain institutional adoption despite near-term uncertainty, with a long-term bullish outlook targeting $250K by end-2027, even as 2026 remains unpredictable with wide price ranges and potential for new highs. Piper Alderman
• Bitcoin is expected to reach a new all-time high in the first half of 2026. Crypto Briefing
• Bitcoin is projected to reach a new all-time high by the first half of 2026. Crypto Briefing
• Building on the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and the more crypto friendly Trump administration, in 2026 could mark a turning point for other cryptocurrency ETFs, signalling the potential for expanded institutional interest in a broader range of digital assets. FinExtra
• Both U.S. dollar-denominated assets and cryptocurrencies could suffer significant losses in the months ahead. Yahoo Finance
• If the U.S. CLARITY Act passes, it will clearly define Bitcoin as a digital commodity under CFTC oversight, providing certainty for large-scale institutional capital inflows. ODaily
• Institutional demand for Bitcoin is projected to outstrip supply by nearly 4.7 times in 2026, with institutional demand reaching 775,000 BTC against an annual production of 164,250 BTC. Ainvest
• The wave of expected positive crypto legislation has pushed bitcoin bulls to up their bitcoin price predictions for 2026. Forbes

Last updated: 08 February 2026