‘It’s time for crypto to be important’ – Why Galaxy CEO is betting on 2026
In a special holiday podcast, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz reflected on 2025 as a disappointing year for Bitcoin, which failed to reach the $100,000 mark despite earlier all-time highs. He attributed this to a psychological ceiling around that level and a lack of year-end rally. However, Novogratz emphasized that regulatory progress and institutional infrastructure have laid a strong foundation for future growth.
Looking ahead to 2026, he expects Bitcoin to trade between $80,000 and $100,000 until new liquidity enters the market. He predicts greater adoption of tokenization, with major companies like Apple and Tesla potentially issuing tokenized shares on blockchains such as Solana, enabling global accessibility via smartphones.
Novogratz views Bitcoin as the only true "money" in crypto and believes other projects must prove their utility or risk fading. He highlights the significant potential of institutional adoption, noting that even a small allocation from wealth advisors could dramatically boost prices.
Ultimately, 2026 must be the year crypto moves beyond hype and demonstrates real-world value through everyday use cases, mature infrastructure, and Bitcoin’s role as sound money. Tokenization, he argues, will democratize access to high-growth investments and reshape global finance.
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