According to Coinbase Institutional, the crypto market in 2026 will no longer operate on a "hype-boom, crash" pattern, but will focus on areas with real cash flow and demand. The market will revolve around three main pillars:
1) Futures Contract (perpetual futures):
Crypto prices are increasingly determined by the Derivative market, no longer heavily dependent on FOMO (fear of missing out) from retail investors. After the major liquidations at the end of 2025, the market has "Dump some risk" and become healthier, but Derivative trading still plays a central Vai .
2) Prediction market:
The prediction market is growing, no longer an experiment. It's used to reflect information, events, and risks, attracting even those outside of crypto as the legal framework becomes clearer.
3) Stablecoins & payments:
This is the area most frequently used in real life: money transfers, payments, cash flow management, and as the foundation for automated applications, including AI.
