Ripple CEO Predicts 2026 Crypto Comeback: Institutional Giants Join Forces for Positive Outlook

In a bullish outlook shared at Binance Blockchain Week, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence in crypto’s future despite recent market volatility. He attributed the market slowdown to natural industry cycles and emphasized that significant positive forces will propel the industry forward towards 2026. The shift from a risk-off environment to a more favorable one for cryptocurrency is driven by several key factors, including regulatory clarity from the US, a notable move by traditional institutions, and the increasing practicality of crypto platforms in real-world applications.