Bitcoin in 2026 - where next for the digital asset | the Bitcoin IFA

Where next for bitcoin? We’re joined by Daniel Parkinson ‘the Bitcoin IFA’ to review the digital asset’s story of 2025 and where it goes next in 2026.From regulatory shenanigans in the UK to treasury company uncertainty and the whipsaw of recent cycles, Dan explains his thoughts on what could happen to the price given all we know about markets, money printing and investor behaviour.How do you feel about bitcoin’s prospects for the year ahead? Let us know in the comments. 👇Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, digital assets, investing, financial regulation, FCA, market cycles, cryptocurrency investments, Mouthy Money podcast.Chapters00:01 Introducing the episode, co-host Chris, and returning guest Dan (“Bitcoin IFA”) to talk about Bitcoin’s year and what’s next.02:17 FCA lifting its own ban on Bitcoin/Ethereum ETNs, patchy platform access, harsh risk warnings, and Dan even failing the eligibility “tick-box” test.[05:55 ISA chaos: HMRC’s six-month window, forced move to Innovative Finance ISAs, platforms not offering them, and fears of forced selling or loss of tax benefits.08:51 Chris’s Bitcoin journey, institutional signals, UK rule changes, 2025 all-time highs near ~$120k, and feeling far more confident holding Bitcoin long term.11:13 Short-term drawdown since the peak, Dan’s cycles framework (daily/weekly/four-year), expectations for a weekly low and a four-year low in late 2026, and lump-sum vs DCA.19:18 Tech stock froth (e.g. 600x P/E Palantir), Bank of England valuation worries, and the “inherent value” debate comparing Bitcoin, gilts, gold, stocks, and the rubber dinghy analogy.22:30 Bitcoin treasury companies like Strategy: leverage worries, FUD every cycle, dividend buffers, and how traditional finance struggles to understand new Bitcoin-centric models.25:06 Why straightforward Bitcoin exposure (on-chain or ETN) beats opaque corporate wrappers, plus the “vault vs engine/playpen” portfolio idea and where high-volatility crypto fits.29:20 “Bitcoin is dead” headlines, missed early-adopter stories, on-chain whale and OG selling, 95% of Bitcoin mined, future halvings, and the long-term scarcity thesis.35:23 Ongoing money printing, the Fed ending QT, expected liquidity tailwind into markets, and a hopeful close looking ahead to 2026 and the future of Bitcoin.Keywords Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, digital assets, investing, financial regulation, FCA, market cycles, cryptocurrency investments, Mouthy Money podcast.CONNECT WITH USThank you for watching our video! If you enjoyed this, please give it a LIKE, SHARE it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more about money.Want to listen to our regular episodes on the go? We’re on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:🔗https://open.spotify.com/show/72bQEJnPAWJprmy0B9Yy4u?si=0b1b07fa0e2a4dda 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › mouthy-moneyDiscover more at https://www.mouthymoney.co.uk and subscribe to our weekly newsletter too.Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you! Or contact us at ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠DISCLAIMERThis video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit ⁠⁠⁠www.fca.org.uk/investsmart⁠Please note, video captions are auto-generated and may not be 100% accurate.