Crypto winter looms in 2026, but Cantor sees institutional growth and onchain shifts

Cantor Fitzgerald sees early signs of a new crypto winter, but one that’s less chaotic, more institutional, and increasingly defined by DeFi, tokenization and regulatory clarity. What to know : Cantor Fitzgerald said crypto may be entering a new downturn, but sees rising institutional adoption. Real-world asset tokenization and DEX trading are growing despite softening bitcoin prices, a new report says. Institutional investors, not retail traders, are now driving crypto trends, reshaping market dynamics.