The excitement in crypto has been cooling down this year, significantly, with Bitcoin (BTC +0.28%) falling by around 27% thus far in 2026. There is, however, reason for some cautious optimism around the leading cryptocurrency. It is, after all, still the largest digital currency by market cap, at around $1.3 trillion, and thus stands to benefit the most from crypto-related developments.While it has struggled this year, it has also been showing signs of stability recently. Plus, there could be a catalyst aro ...