Of course, no single event can spark a bull run on its own. But if we get a combination of strong economic signals, real-world tech adoption, and smarter regulations, it could create the right conditions for markets to really take off in 2026. The key for investors will be to stay aware of the bigger picture and think long term.
Although 2026 is expected and speculated to be the year for the bears to come in but aside from that, the catalyst needed for bitcoin bull is not more of institutions buying but legislation that will see even government becoming a big player in the industry and not being greedy to stiffen users of btc that will adopt their centralized system. Reduced btc income tax and use of bitcoin to make official payment and bookings for the government. Like for example, Dubai has already started being liberal with bitcoin use and so such headlines like those below would be the catalyst required.
Dubai's Emirates signs preliminary deal to add crypto to payments Is UAE crypto-ready? How you can now buy property and book flights using cryptocurrency
Dubai government to accept crypto payments through Crypto.com partnership