Despite Bitwise’s longer-term optimism, some analysts remain cautious in the near term. Key Takeaways Bitcoin volatility may fall further in 2026, according to Bitwise. The firm said Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are all expected to reach new all-time highs in the new year. Short-term risks remain for Bitcoin. Bitcoin could become less volatile than high-growth U.S. technology stocks, such as Nvidia, by 2026, while both Bitcoin and Ethereum are likely to reach new record highs, according to crypto ...