Altcoin Daily Breaks Down Crypto Outlook for 2026 (Bull, Base & Bear Case)

In this interview, Aaron Arnold from Altcoin Daily shares his 2026 crypto outlook, breaking down Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets, the potential end of the traditional 4-year cycle, and why institutional adoption is reshaping the market. We discuss bull, base, and bear scenarios for Bitcoin, the future of altcoins, regulatory clarity, macro risks, and what could drive the next major move in crypto as the industry enters a new phase of maturity. 00:00 Intro: Why 2026 Is a Pivotal Year for Crypto 00:46 Is 2026 a Bull or Bear Year for Bitcoin? 02:05 Three Major Risks Facing Crypto in Early 2026 03:05 Has Bitcoin Entered a Supercycle? 04:45 Crypto’s “1996 Internet Moment” Explained 06:03 Is Altcoin Season Over for Good? 08:27 Risk-On vs Risk-Off: What Moves Crypto Markets Now 09:49 Where Is Retail This Cycle? 11:28 The Next Big Crypto Narratives 13:24 Do We Even Need Retail for New Highs? 15:02 Ethereum in 2026: Can ETH Really 5x? 16:37 Why Bullish News Isn’t Moving Prices 17:58 Portfolio Advice for Uncertain Markets 20:22 Bitcoin Price Targets for 2026: Bull, Base & Bear Scenario 21:53 Outro Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.