Hoskinson recently shared his views on the cryptocurrency market in 2026, listing three key factors that could change the landscape.

**Technological Breakthroughs**

He is particularly optimistic about Cardano's technological implementation next year. The Midnight sidechain focuses on data privacy protection and is expected to play an important role in 2026. Additionally, the Leios scalability upgrade plan will be launched, which can significantly improve the network's transaction processing efficiency and promote the leapfrog development of Cardano's DeFi ecosystem.

**Policy Variables**

The US Congress may pass the @CLARITY@ Act in 2026, which is considered a major positive for the industry. If enacted, this law will greatly reduce the barriers for large tech companies entering the crypto space and could serve as a strong market catalyst. According to forecasts, such policy benefits could even drive the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies beyond the @10 trillion@ mark.

**Bitcoin Cycle Influence**

Hoskinson predicts that Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by mid-2026. Whenever Bitcoin initiates a major rally, the entire market gains significant attention and capital inflow, and mainstream coins like Cardano usually share in the gains.

**Cold Water in Reality**

However, the current market sentiment has cooled significantly. Bitcoin recently fell below the critical support level of $100,000, and analysts are re-evaluating the market rhythm. This contrast prompts a more rational reflection: whether the grand expectations can be realized as planned depends on subsequent actual progress.