Last year saw institutions flood into Bitcoin. Come 2026, the real game changes—they're not just hodling anymore. Expect serious infrastructure plays, institutional-grade custody solutions, and moves to make their BTC holdings actually work for them. Productivity is the next frontier. Think yield strategies, collateralization mechanics, and deeper market integration. Institutions aren't done buying; they're just getting started with how to deploy it.
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Last year saw institutions flood into Bitcoin. Come 2026, the real game changes—they're not just hodling anymore. Expect serious infrastructure plays, institutional-grade custody solutions, and moves to make their BTC holdings actually work for them. Productivity is the next frontier. Think yield strategies, collateralization mechanics, and deeper market integration. Institutions aren't done buying; they're just getting started with how to deploy it.