2026 in the eyes of seasoned investors: Bitcoin hits $180,000, how should the three major cryptocurrencies be allocated?

【Blockchain Rhythm】Senior crypto investor Dan Tapiero recently shared his views on the crypto market in 2026. He believes that if you have $10,000 to enter the crypto space in 2026, you can directly invest in the three mainstream projects: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The specific allocation depends on individual risk preferences and market judgments.

He is more aggressive in his Bitcoin price forecast — he expects Bitcoin to reach $180,000 in this cycle. This judgment is based on two core factors: first, global demand is increasing; second, countries’ monetary policies are shifting. As interest rates decline and governments make large-scale investments in AI infrastructure, these will provide strong support for Bitcoin. Coupled with the depreciation pressure on fiat currencies worldwide, this is quite favorable for scarce assets like Bitcoin.

From a development perspective, Tapiero is optimistic about the prospects of tokenization, the integration of blockchain and AI, and on-chain prediction markets, believing these areas have good growth potential. However, he remains cautious about crypto treasury companies, feeling that these concepts have yet to bring real innovative breakthroughs.

In his view, the most core opportunities in the crypto space in 2026 still lie in infrastructure development and the popularization of stablecoins. The development of these two areas will directly impact the user experience and market size of the entire ecosystem.