Cathie Wood says 2026 could be a turning point for crypto — and the markets more broadly.
In a recent video update on X, the Ark Invest CEO called next year a potential “Goldilocks” moment after a turbulent 2025. Wood argued markets have already weathered major disruptions this year — notably tariff turmoil and a government shutdown — alongside persistent hawkish Fed rhetoric. Despite those shocks, price action held up better than many expected, she said, leaving room for renewed optimism heading into 2026.
Wood’s big call: growth could accelerate while inflation falls sharply. If oil and rents keep easing, she even floated the possibility of inflation slipping to 0% or below. That macro backdrop — cooler inflation and less monetary tightening — is the premise for her view that 2026 could allow risky assets, including crypto, to recover and reassert themselves after a year in which crypto lagged metals and equities.
Whether markets follow her script remains to be seen, but Wood’s forecast frames 2026 as a year to watch for investors betting on a rebound in growth-oriented and high-volatility assets.
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