2026: It’s Gonna Be HUGE! (Maybe)

Listen up, people! Bloomberg, those financial geniuses, had a pow-wow about 2026. Stephanie Flanders, the head honcho of economics at Bloomberg-yes, economics-hosted the whole shebang. A very serious affair, I assure you. 🙄

They dragged in Tom Orlik, a chief economist (whatever that is), Mario Parker, a guy who watches politics (like we don’t all!), and Parmy Olson, a columnist obsessed with those robot overlords – AI!

They Didn’t Mention Crypto? Oy Vey!

For nearly 48 minutes – 48 minutes! – they talked about tariffs, Ukraine, robots, the Fed. Everything but the real story: digital funny money! Can you believe it? They ignored the future, I tell ya, ignored the future! 🤦‍♀️

But apparently, four things came up that might, just might, affect the price of these…digital doodads. Let’s take a look, shall we?

1. The Fed is About To Be Trumped!

Orlik says Trump might get to pick a new head of the Federal Reserve, and this Kevin Hasset guy? He’s the frontrunner! Meanwhile, this other fellow, Myron, is already stirring things up. Oy gevalt!

“If nobody trusts the dollar, the whole thing collapses!” Orlik exclaimed, dramatically. As if we didn’t know that!

Crypto implication: This is like a good news/bad news scenario. If the dollar goes kaput, maybe Bitcoin gets a boost. After all, it’s “digital gold,” or so they say. But a mess with the Fed could send everything tumbling! Kaput! 📉

2. The AI Bubble…It’s Happening!

The analysts at QCP Capital say if AI stocks take a dive, crypto goes down with them! It’s all connected, see? Like one big, messy financial chain reaction! 💥

3. Tariffs: They’re Finally Kicking In!

Orlik says those tariffs took forever to affect prices…but they will! Higher prices at the stores, smaller profits for businesses. It’s economics, folks!

Crypto implication: If things get expensive, the Fed might not be able to lower interest rates. And if interest rates stay high, nobody wants to put money into risky investments like crypto. Unless…wait for it… stagflation! Then Bitcoin could be sexy again.

4. Trump’s Midterm Meltdown?

If Trump loses in the midterms, he might try to control the Fed. Because, you know, somebody has to be in charge! And messing with the Fed could be…not good for the US bond market.

Crypto implication: Dollar trouble equals Bitcoin delight! Apparently, if the dollar looks shaky, people run to Bitcoin. Who knew? It’s like a financial lifeboat! 🚀

Q1: It All Starts Now!

Everybody and their mother is predicting Bitcoin prices. Grayscale thinks it’ll hit a new high. JP Morgan says $170,000. Fundstrat is dreaming of $250,000! But if the money dries up, it could plummet below $75,000! The suspense! The drama! 🎭

So, 2026 could be great for crypto. If Trump does his thing, the Fed behaves (or doesn’t), and those rate cuts kick in, it’s bonanza time! But it all hinges on what happens in the first few months of the year. It’s a miracle and a curse.

2025-12-25 08:12