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Crypto
Bitcoin bottom seen in late 2026, early 2027 if headwinds mount
Bitcoin is likely to form the low of the current market cycle in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to assessments based on post-halving patterns and on-chain data. Some analysts see October to December as the most likely window, with a projected range of $50,000 to $55,000. The view assumes macroeconomic conditions do not deteriorate sharply. A deeper recession or tougher regulation could delay a bottom into the first quarter of 2027, while strong inflows via spot ETFs could bring it earlier.
Crypto
$124 trillion baby boomer wealth shift could reshape crypto market
An analysis says the transfer of about $124 trillion in U.S. household wealth over the next two decades could significantly alter long-term demand in the cryptocurrency market. It argues that the shift of assets to younger generations may be a structural growth driver for bitcoin and other digital assets, outweighing short-term factors such as ETF approvals or interest rate cuts. Surveys show millennials and Generation Z have higher crypto ownership and allocation rates than older cohorts.
Industry
Who buys after SpaceX IPO? Index inclusion and insider sales in focus
Warnings are growing that SpaceX’s planned IPO could create a structure unfavourable to retail investors as rule changes lower thresholds for inclusion in major stock indexes. Faster entry could compel ETFs and pension funds tracking those indexes to buy shares soon after listing, despite limited tradable supply. Analysts also flag an insider selling schedule that may allow sales soon after earnings releases, alongside concerns over governance and recent losses.
