Prediction: 2 Popular Cryptocurrencies That Could Underperform in 2026
Source: Motley Fool
2026-02-20 13:25:00 ET
Many cryptocurrencies lost their luster over the past year. High Treasury yields, expectations for slower monetary easing, and waning institutional interest all chilled the market, while leveraged liquidations triggered incessant waves of profit-taking.
Some of those cryptocurrencies -- especially "blue chip" ones like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -- could bounce back if the market warms up again this year. However, two other popular ones -- XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) -- could still underperform the market because they lack clear near-term catalysts.
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