After Bitcoin's tremendous rally to new highs around $126,000 last year, it shed essentially all of those gains in the final months of 2025 and is now down about 4% on a trailing-12-month basis. Still, with new legislation surrounding stablecoins, encouraging developments in regulation, and a host of new access points for everyday crypto users, there are plenty of reasons an investor might expect that 2026 could be a good year for the industry.
With many cryptocurrency stocks shifting their focus and repurposing their operations to cater to AI and data center demands, it is getting more difficult for investors to find ways to build Bitcoin and other crypto into their portfolios. Fortunately, a number of innovative exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are taking advantage of new opportunities in the space. Crypto enthusiasts may want to consider these alternatives, either in addition to or instead of investing directly in tokens.
