Tom Lee: The cryptocurrency and stock markets will decline first and then rise in 2026, still expecting Bitcoin to reach a new high within the year.

DeepFlowTech · 2026-01-21T01:01:36+00:00

Ethereum Treasury Company Chairman Tom Lee warns investors that due to geopolitical tensions, both the cryptocurrency and stock markets will decline in 2026, but the market is expected to rebound before the end of the year, with Bitcoin particularly likely to reach new highs. At the same time, he pointed out that the market is still affected by the deleveraging cycle and urgently needs broader mainstream adoption to enhance stability.

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2026-01-21 01:01:36

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Deep Tide TechFlow News, January 21 — According to Cointelegraph, Tom Lee, Chairman of Ethereum Treasury Company BitMine, warned investors that in 2026, the cryptocurrency and stock markets will experience a “painful decline” due to geopolitical tensions, but the market is expected to rebound by the end of the year.

Lee predicts that the stock market may see a correction of 15% to 20% this year, but due to the Federal Reserve’s shift towards a dovish stance and the end of quantitative tightening last year, the market will close strongly by year’s end. Regarding Bitcoin, Lee still expects it to reach new highs this year.

Lee pointed out that the recent divergence between cryptocurrencies and gold is partly due to deleveraging cycles, which periodically shock the market and severely damage market makers. He believes that until cryptocurrencies achieve broader mainstream adoption and more institutional support, these market disruptions will continue to impact market stability.

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