Bitcoin outlook brightens as VanEck urges 2026 buy-in and market rebounds after BONK hack

VanEck’s head of digital‑assets research, Matthew Sigel, said Bitcoin could be “significantly higher” within a year and advised investors to build a full position by October 2026. He linked a stronger price to clearer regulation in the United States, citing the CLARITY Act and a possible Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and noted growing interest from about 22 countries.

On the market side, the total crypto‑asset value rose 3 % to €1.98 trillion, with Bitcoin up 2.7 % to €55 280 and the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index improving to 27, though sentiment remains fearful. Yearn Finance surged 11 % and inflows into crypto‑ETFs reached $286 million last week. The sector was jolted by a hack of the BONK memecoin on Solana, where attackers stole roughly $19.3 million, pushing BONK’s price down more than 12 %.