3 ‘checkpoints’ stand between a crypto all-time high in 2026: Bitwise

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Bitwise's Matt Hougan identifies three key checkpoints that need to be met before crypto can reach an all-time high in 2026: post-October liquidation stability, passage of the CLARITY Act, and steady equities.

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Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 80% confidence.

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Source CoinTelegraph
Claim 3 ‘checkpoints’ stand between a crypto all-time high in 2026: Bitwise
AI inference Neutral · 80%
Generated 2026-01-08 03:53

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Original source

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says that post-October liquidation stability, the passage of the CLARITY Act and steady equities must happen before crypto hits new highs.

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Original article published by CoinTelegraph on January 8, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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