Where is Crypto Going in 2026? | Ben Cowen

In this episode of Into the Cryptoverse, Ben Cowen discusses with Ryan Sean Adams the current state and potential future of the crypto market, particularly focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Cowen suggests Bitcoin's cycle may have topped, and altcoins might not see a significant alt season. He draws parallels between Ethereum's current market behavior and Tesla's past patterns, suggesting possible scenarios for Ethereum reaching new all-time highs, potentially around 5K, but warns of a possible bull trap. The conversation explores why the expected euphoria phase didn't materialize this cycle, attributing it to monetary policy, competition from AI for investor attention, and a malinvestment in meme coins. Cowen and Adams also discuss whether investors will return to crypto, the impact of TradFi's involvement, and the puzzling divergence between gold and Bitcoin's performance, concluding that patience and a diversified investment approach are key for crypto investors in the current market.