2026 Crypto Market Forecast: Which Coins Will Surge Tenfold and Which Will Plummet?

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Dec 11 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

Bitcoin and Ethereum Predictions: JPMorgan forecasts Bitcoin could reach $170,000 by 2026, with a production-cost floor of $94,000, while Ethereum aims to increase its Layer 1 throughput by 10 times through upcoming upgrades, potentially boosting its value to $12,000.
Solana's Institutional Confidence: Solana ETFs attracted $476 million in inflows over 19 days, indicating strong institutional interest despite a price decline, with projections suggesting Solana could reach $280–$340 by late 2026.
XRP's Regulatory Clarity: XRP's price surged 330% over the past year due to regulatory clarity and Ripple's growing use case in cross-border payments, although future gains depend on continued adoption and ETF availability.
Market Outlook for 2026: The crypto market is expected to reward coins with strong fundamentals and real-world utility, while meme coins and low-utility chains may face significant declines, emphasizing the importance of careful investment selection.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.