3 Cryptocurrencies Poised for a Comeback in 2026

2026-01-17 22:23:00 ET

2025 was a strange year for the crypto market. It started off with so much promise, but ended with nearly every major cryptocurrency in the red. Some major cryptocurrencies were down as much as 50% for the year.

So it's not hard to find beaten-down cryptocurrencies with a realistic chance of turning things around in 2026. With that in mind, here are three cryptocurrencies poised for a major comeback in 2026.

First up is Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) , which ended the year down 5%. That might not sound like an awful year, but just consider the following: At the start of 2025, investors were expecting Bitcoin to double in value. The consensus estimate was that Bitcoin, fueled by the pro-crypto euphoria created by the Trump administration, might make a serious run at the $200,000 price level. Instead, Bitcoin ended the year under the $100,000 price level.

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