Bitcoin Bottom Confirmed? Bernstein and Coinbase Analyst Agree on Bullish Outlook
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Bernstein analysts say Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have likely bottomed. The call marks a clear shift from the $50,000-$60,000 downside fears that hung over the market in late 2025.
Morgan Stanley added weight to the bullish case this week, filing S-1 applications for both Bitcoin and Solana ETFs. The bank also added an Ethereum Trust to its internal crypto product lineup.
Coinbase analyst David Duong discussed the market shift during a recent conversation with Scott Melker.
December Weakness Was Technical, Not Fundamental
The December selloff that shook confidence across the market was driven by tax-loss harvesting and options expiry. ETF outflows reversed almost immediately once the new year began.
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows have rebounded since then, supporting the view that the dip was seasonal rather than a sign of deeper problems.
Wall Street Banks Playing Catch-Up
Morgan Stanley’s ETF filings point to growing competitive pressure among traditional banks. BlackRock’s dominance in crypto ETFs has forced rivals to respond with their own products.
Altcoins Showing Early Strength
ETH, Solana, and XRP are all outperforming Bitcoin in early 2026. Capital is moving into riskier assets now that Bitcoin has more regulatory clarity.
Analysts see this altcoin strength as a healthy sign for the broader market.
Also Read: Altcoin Season 2026? Analysts Spot Early Signs Across ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB
Risks Still on the Table
Duong remains bullish through Q1 and into early Q2 but said his outlook gets less clear beyond that point.
U.S. midterm elections and Supreme Court tariff rulings are among the key risks that could shift the market later this year.
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