This debate examines the potential economic and legislative drivers that could sustain Bitcoin’s value throughout 2026, challenging the historical theory of a four-year market cycle. The debate highlights the CLARITY Act and the establishment of strategic national reserves as high-impact catalysts that could transition the asset from a speculative investment to a geopolitical necessity. Additionally, the debate considers how institutional integration, corporate treasury adoption, and shifts in Federal Reserve policy might unlock massive pools of capital previously sidelined by regulatory uncertainty. By focusing on a post-halving supply deficit, the source argues that 2026 may represent the dawn of a mature institutional era rather than a traditional bear market. Ultimately, these factors suggest that clearer market structures and sovereign interest could decouple the digital asset from its past price patterns.

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