Altcoin Daily’s Aaron Arnold outlines bull, base and bear paths for crypto in 2026

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily laid out bull, base and bear scenarios for Bitcoin and the wider crypto market in 2026, drawing parallels with past market cycles.

Arnold said Bitcoin’s 2026 price outlook is coming into focus as investors weigh tightening supply against macroeconomic and market risks that could shape the next phase of the cycle. One takeaway from the interview is that Bitcoin (BTC) may no longer need retail participation to move higher, the discussion said.

The interview also examined Ether’s evolving role, noting that with stablecoins, tokenized assets and institutional adoption accelerating, Ether’s fundamentals are increasingly being evaluated through a traditional financial lens. Arnold addressed the future of altcoins, suggesting broad “altcoin seasons” may be a thing of the past and that selectivity matters more than ever.

Beyond price targets, the conversation touched on broader narratives such as regulatory clarity in the United States, shifting US Federal Reserve policy and geopolitical risks, and Arnold argued crypto is entering a “1996 internet moment,” referring to a period of favorable regulation that should boost mainstream adoption. The full interview is available on Cointelegraph’s official YouTube channel; the interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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