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"In any case, the report predicts that Bitcoin Treasury companies will continue to proliferate in 2026."

"Notably though, it expects the native category to evolve the most as more mining companies integrate AI into their business models and compete for energy infrastructure, pushing many away from pure Bitcoin mining."

"The report then highlights that something to watch closely is whether Bitcoin's hash rate flattens in 2026 as its competition intensifies."

"Notably, the report sees the most likely scenario as a combination of higher prices and a lower hash rate."

"That's why we'll likely see much more attention and development around quantum resistance in 2026 with quantum resistance solutions being a key focus area."

"And as such, the report says that a similar year in 2026 wouldn't be all that surprising."

"However, the report predicts that more institutions will draw parallels between gold and Bitcoin and begin allocating to BTC."

"The report predicts that crypto could become a quote full stack asset class encompassing the same layers as traditional assets from investment vehicles like ETPs to regulated derivatives markets, institutional lending platforms, and legitimate trading venues."

"The report explains that institutions see these tokens as quote early stage equity adjacent claims on a business and expects more application fees to flow back into crypto tokens in 2026."

"Moreover, the report predicts that right tokens will drive more economic activity on their underlying blockchains especially on mainstream networks like Ethereum and Salana."

"While 2025 was a bit meh, the report nonetheless argues that structural tailwinds could push crypto to new all-time highs in 2026."