Crypto Winter Predicted for 2026 by Cantor Fitzgerald, But Institutional and On-Chain Growth Continues

Financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald has published a report forecasting a potential "crypto winter" in 2026, following the next Bitcoin halving event expected in 2024. Analysts suggest the market could face a significant downturn during that period. However, the report simultaneously highlights strong positive long-term trends. Cantor emphasizes substantial growth in institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and a major shift of financial activities onto blockchain networks, known as on-chain finance. The firm believes these fundamental shifts will drive the next major market cycle beyond the predicted downturn, pointing to a robust future for the digital asset ecosystem despite near-term volatility.