On the Schwab Network program “Trading 360,” Jenny Horn’s guests, industry leaders, shared their views on the future of Bitcoin and their optimistic expectations for 2026.
Experts agree that global liquidity and institutional adoption will propel Bitcoin to new highs.
Bill Barhydt, CEO and founder of the exchange firm Abra, commented on Bitcoin’s $1 million target within the next four years. Referring to Lyn Alden’s quote, “Nothing can stop this train,” Barhydt argued that money printing and debt servicing are the main driving forces behind Bitcoin.
Barhydt stated that he expects a massive liquidity injection in 2026, adding the following:
“BTC is acting like a leveraged asset over technology stocks 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 cryptocurrency markets.”
Barhydt also noted that Bitcoin’s volatility has decreased compared to the past, adding that there have been periods this year when giants like Nvidia or Tesla have been more volatile than Bitcoin.
Swan Bitcoin CEO John Haar began by offering self-criticism, noting that his prediction of over $100,000 by the end of 2025 had not come true. However, Haar argued that the outlook for 2026 was much brighter.
Haar stated that the current situation is much stronger compared to past bear markets:
“Metrics such as inflation, interest rates, central bank balance sheets, and market access through ETFs are all objectively in much better shape right now than in the past. This supportive backdrop and new announcements will propel Bitcoin upwards in 2026.”
*This is not investment advice.
