Crypto Rally Could Extend Into 2026, Says Ex-Goldman Sachs Exec
Raoul Pal, a former top executive at Goldman Sachs, believes the current crypto rally might last significantly longer than many anticipate.
Speaking at the Sui Basecamp event, Pal described the market as entering what he calls the “Banana Zone”—a stage where price action accelerates sharply, marking the most explosive part of the digital asset cycle.
Although interest rate cuts have been delayed, which has slightly stretched the timeline, he remains confident that the broader uptrend is well underway.
Pal predicts the peak of this cycle could arrive sometime in the first half of 2026. He emphasized the importance of patience and caution during this period, urging investors not to overextend themselves or panic during corrections.
According to him, a sudden drop—possibly around 35%—may occur mid-cycle, creating widespread fear and doubt, but he warns that such moments are typical and don’t necessarily signal the end of the bull run.
He adds that the delayed monetary easing, coupled with liquidity projections and macroeconomic trends, supports the idea that the market could continue rising until early or mid-2026. He also noted this timeline would interestingly align with major political events in the U.S., adding another layer to the bigger picture.
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