BTC Bankers Acceptance In 2026 Will Fuel Bulls

• Michael Saylor believes that 2026 will be bullish for Bitcoin after a choppy 2025.
• The Bitcoin evangelist expects more banks to accept BTC in custody and credit developments.
• Strategy’s Bitcoin model influenced dozens of firms now holding over 4M BTC.

Michael Saylor, the Bitcoin evangelist leading Strategy, has predicted a bullish 2026. He reiterated his bullish stance based on the strong fundamentals, including Bitcoin acceptance by banks due to the crypto regulatory clarity in the United States under President Donald Trump.

Bankers Acceptance 

According to Saylor, the main bullish driver for Bitcoin in 2026 is bankers’ acceptance. He noted that the entrance of major USA-based banks into the Bitcoin market is an exciting development that will catalyze bullish sentiment in 2026.

The clear regulations on Bitcoin in the United States have helped increase its stability as an asset class. Greater regulatory clarity has made it easier for traditional financial institutions to engage with Bitcoin without risking regulatory backlash.

As such, major banks in the United States have adopted Bitcoin as an asset class for their customers. Some of the banks already involved in the Bitcoin market include JPMorgan, BNY Mellon, and Goldman Sachs.

Credit Advancement in Banking Via Major Spot ETFs 

According to Saylor, Bitcoin will record a profitable 2026 as more banks build a related credit market. The acceptance of Bitcoin as collateral for loans by major banks will increase its utility. 

While Saylor directly led only Strategy’s Bitcoin adoption, his advocacy influenced dozens of publicly traded companies to follow similar treasury strategies. According to market data from BitcoinTreasuries, Strategy holds 671,268 BTC and over $2 billion in cash reserves. 

Around 359 entities currently hold 4.03 million Bitcoins for treasury management. With on-chain data showing whales and retail adoption at over 15 million BTC, Saylor believes they will benefit from credit advancements in the banking space.

Furthermore, Saylor stated that half of the large banks in the USA have started extending Bitcoin-backed loans.

New Entrants of Firms Seeking BTC Custody 

According to Saylor, major banks will drive Bitcoin higher in 2026 as more offer custody-related services. Some of the major USA banks that Saylor expects to start offering custody services include Citibank and Charles Schwab, which serve millions of customers in the country and global markets.

Saylor’s bullish outlook for 2026 is bolstered by the ongoing rally in the precious metals industry and major stock equity indexes. With the rising acceptance of Bitcoin by major USA-based banks, Saylor believes Bitcoin will benefit from more capital flow from gold and other precious metals.

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