Bitcoin heads into 2026 at a crossroads as global crypto regulations tighten and institutional momentum builds. From Bitcoin’s potential rebound to XRP forecasts and explosive altcoin moves, here’s what the last 24 hours reveal about what’s next for crypto.

Bitcoin is holding near eighty-seven thousand dollars while the broader crypto market defends the three-trillion-dollar level. From Tether investing in Lightning Network payments to Bhutan pledging sovereign Bitcoin and institutions quietly adding exposure, today’s crypto landscape is being shaped behind the scenes.