On the Schwab Network program “Trading 360,” industry leaders, guests of Jenny Horn, shared their views on the future of Bitcoin and their optimistic expectations for 2026.
Experts agree that global liquidity and institutional adoption will push Bitcoin to new highs.
Bill Berheit, founder and CEO of exchange company Abra, commented on Bitcoin’s goal of reaching $1 million within the next four years. Quoting Lynn Alden’s quote, “Nothing can stop this train,” Barheit argued that money printing and debt servicing are the main driving forces behind Bitcoin.
Barhydt said he expected a large liquidity injection in 2026, adding:
“BTC is acting more like a leveraged asset than a technology stock in terms of price. Add to this regulatory clarity and interest from institutional investors, and we have a great few years ahead for Bitcoin and the crypto market.”
Barhydt also pointed out that Bitcoin’s volatility is lower than in the past, adding that there were times this year when giant companies like Nvidia and Tesla had higher volatility than Bitcoin.
Swan Bitcoin CEO John Harle began by expressing self-criticism, pointing out that his prediction of Bitcoin exceeding $100,000 by the end of 2025 did not come true. But Haar insisted the outlook for 2026 is much brighter.
Haar said the current situation is much stronger than past bear markets.
“Indicators such as inflation, interest rates, central bank balance sheets, and market access through ETFs are all objectively in much better shape today than they have been in the past. This supportive backdrop and new announcements should drive Bitcoin higher in 2026.”
*This is not investment advice.
