Tom Lee, head of Ethereum financial giant Bitmine and co-founder of Fundstrat, expects Bitcoin to reach new highs this year.
Tom Lee, appearing on the Master Investor podcast, predicted that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will experience a decline early this year, but will then show a strong recovery.
At this point, Lee warned investors that they should prepare for a sharp decline in both the crypto and stock markets in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and unfavorable macroeconomic factors.
However, he added that a strong recovery could be seen towards the end of the year.
“I think 2026 will be similar to 2025 in terms of positive trends in the crypto sector. However, due to tariffs and political divisions, Bitcoin and the crypto market may not experience a sustainable upswing initially.”
Lee, also known as a market bull, said Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs towards the end of the year after the recent decline.
Lee added that this ATH will mark a full recovery from the shock of the large-scale leverage liquidation in October last year.
Lee also said that the recent divergence between cryptocurrencies and gold is due to repeated delegitimization cycles that weaken market makers. He noted that these cycles regularly disrupt the market, with serious negative consequences for market makers who call themselves the “central banks of cryptocurrencies.”
Lee concluded by adding that this instability may continue until there is greater corporate participation.
*This is not investment advice.