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JPMorgan expects institutional inflows and clearer U.S. regulation to drive a broader crypto recovery starting in 2026. The crypto market has been underwater for months, with asset prices falling and confidence fading. Blue-chip assets like Bitcoin remain under pressure, and many traders are waiting for clearer signals. Even so, Wall Street bank JPMorgan sees room for a turnaround by 2026. According to the bank, renewed institutional inflows and clearer regulation could help set the stage for recovery. Institutional Inflows Could Revive Crypto in 2026, JPMorgan Says Multinational bank JPMorgan has adopted a constructive view on digital assets for 2026, even as prices struggle. Analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou expect stronger institutional inflows to support markets next year. Moreover, regulatory progress in the United States could also improve sentiment. Bitcoin recently traded near $66,300, below JPMorgan’s estimated production cost of about $77,000. Historically, production costs have served as a soft floor for pricing. Trading below that level can pressure miners and force high-cost operators offline. In addition, the BTC price fell below levels at which many miners break even on costs. That means some miners are earning less than it costs them to produce coins. As prices dropped, network activity reduced, and sentiment turned negative. Institutional participation has held up better than retail flows during the downturn. Since October 10, 2025, market conditions have remained weak. A sudden crash wiped out over $19 billion in leveraged positions. The total crypto market value fell by more than 25% as asset prices dropped rapidly. After that sharp sell-off, prices have mostly moved sideways without a strong recovery. Crypto Market Stuck at $2.32T as Recovery Lacks Momentum At press time, the total crypto market capitalization stands at $2.32 trillion. The figure is far below where the market stood before the crash. Many retail investors…

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Filed under: News - @ February 12, 2026 11:19 pm