CZ Predicts 2026 Bitcoin Supercycle as US Embraces Crypto
The crypto bull is back—and this time, it's wearing a stars-and-stripes tie.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sees a perfect storm brewing for Bitcoin's next historic run. The catalyst? A seismic shift in U.S. regulatory posture that's flipping the script for digital assets nationwide.
Washington's Crypto Pivot
For years, the U.S. treated crypto like a rebellious teenager—mostly ignored until it made noise, then swiftly grounded. That era is ending. Legislative momentum, clearer frameworks from the SEC, and institutional adoption are converging to create what analysts call 'regulatory tailwinds.'
The change isn't just philosophical—it's practical. Traditional finance giants once viewed crypto with suspicion; now they're building bridges. Custody services, spot ETFs, and blockchain integrations are moving from fringe experiments to core business lines.
The Supercycle Setup
Supercycles aren't your average bull runs. They're macroeconomic events where adoption, liquidity, and sentiment align across multiple sectors simultaneously. The 2026 projection factors in halving dynamics, institutional capital waiting on the sidelines, and a generation of users who treat digital wallets like bank accounts.
Remember when 'crypto winter' was the dominant narrative? That chill is thawing—fast. Trading volumes are creeping up, developer activity is hitting new highs, and even skeptical pension funds are dipping toes in the digital water.
The Cynical Take
Wall Street's embrace feels suspiciously timed—like showing up to a party just as the drinks are served, after skipping the years of messy setup work. Suddenly everyone's a 'blockchain innovator,' conveniently forgetting they spent the last decade calling it a scam.
But cynicism aside, the momentum is real. When the world's largest economy stops fighting an asset class and starts building infrastructure around it, something fundamental changes. The 2026 supercycle won't be about speculation alone—it'll be about integration.
Buckle up. The next two years will separate the tourists from the builders.
CZ describes 2026 as a game-changer for Bitcoin’s price trend
During an interview with CNBC’s anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Binance’s founder declared that, “I strongly believe that 2026 will likely be a supercycle for Bitcoin.” Although he made this statement firmly, CZ failed to establish a specific price target for the cryptocurrency.
On the other hand, other key crypto influencers shaping the industry did set a specific price target for Bitcoin. For instance, Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, proposed a target of $180,000, while the co-founder of the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, Arthur Hayes, suggested a target of $200,000 for this year.
Following this news, Zhao acknowledged that, “Looking at a 5-10 year timeframe, it’s quite easy to predict. We’re going to see an increase.”
Meanwhile, sources with knowledge of the situation revealed that during Zhao’s talk with anchor Ross Sorkin, the former Binance CEO denied any relationship with TRUMP regarding crypto activities.
Nonetheless, even with his assertion, some in the crypto industry suggest that CZ’s connection to the US president may have played a key role in persuading Trump to issue a pardon for the Binance co-founder last October.
“There really isn’t any connection,” Zhao stated. “The only thing is that the Trump family is involved in crypto. Binance is a major crypto company, and the Trump administration supports crypto. That benefits all businesses in the crypto space.”
Trump’s decision to pardon CZ raised suspicion among individuals
Concerning Zhao’s relationship with Trump, reports highlighted that MGX, an investment firm from Abu Dhabi, allocated around $2 billion of its funds to Binance via the USD1 stablecoin, a fiat-backed, institutional-focused stablecoin issued and managed by the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) decentralized finance platform, backed by Donald Trump and family last year.
This finding prompted reporters to reach out to CZ for comment on the alleged relationship. In response to this request, Zhao stressed that it was all a misunderstanding.
Based on his argument, MGX is an investor that decided to use USD1 after the Binance co-founder asked them to make payments in crypto, since he disliked working with banks.
Additionally, CZ claimed that he had never met or spoken with Trump. The closest he has ever come to the US president, according to his statement, is 30-40 feet, at Davos earlier this week. Afterwards, he expressed his gratitude to Trump concerning his decision to pardon him.
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