Transition to a 'new normal' in the crypto market
According to the CEO of the Belgian investment firm Keyrock, Kevin de Patoul, Bitcoin is currently undervalued, and 2026 will be a 'transitional' year for the entire cryptocurrency market.
The expert claims that contrary to popular opinion, the next year will not be a 'washout' for digital assets. Instead, he predicts a structural reorganization of the industry, as traditional financial institutions begin to quietly migrate to the realm of decentralized technologies.
'We are in the process of transitioning to a 'new normal' in the cryptocurrency market. The bubble has burst, but now the real work of integrating blockchain into traditional finance is beginning,' notes Kevin de Patoul.
According to him, in the coming years, major players in the financial market will gradually increase their presence in the crypto space. This will lead to greater institutionalization, and therefore, increased trust in digital assets from a wider audience.
The head of Keyrock also expressed confidence that Bitcoin will still grow in price in the long term, as its fundamental characteristics remain attractive to investors.
Expert opinion
Kevin de Patoul's forecasts seem quite reasonable. Indeed, after the collapse of the cryptocurrency bubble, a new stage of industry development is beginning, where the focus is shifting from speculation to real-world blockchain implementation cases.
The influx of institutional investors should eventually give the market greater stability and predictability. And the reduction in volatility, in turn, will contribute to the wider adoption of digital assets among ordinary users.
In general, 2026 may become a key 'transitional' period when cryptocurrencies and blockchain begin to be firmly integrated into everyday life. In this light, the forecasts about the undervaluation of Bitcoin look quite plausible.