[Tom Lee: The market may experience a sharp decline followed by a rebound in 2026, with AI and blockchain technology potentially boosting the financial industry] Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chairman of BitMine, recently stated in an interview with CNBC that the Federal Reserve may adopt a more dovish monetary policy in 2026. This shift could bolster business confidence and drive the ISM Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) back above 50, benefiting traditional industries such as industrials, energy, and basic materials. Additionally, the financial services sector is expected to benefit from the application of AI and blockchain technology, which will reduce labor intensity and improve profit margins for businesses. Tom Lee predicts that leading banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs may begin to behave more like tech stocks, with the potential to become the next generation of "tech giants." Despite his overall optimism, Tom Lee warned that the market might experience a sharp decline in 2026 before rebounding. He noted that since 1928, in cases where the market has risen by more than 20% for three consecutive years, the fourth year has often performed even better half the time. He emphasized that the main risk to the market lies in excessive complacency, but the current cautious attitude of investors may help mitigate this issue.