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Fiat's Secret Devaluation Fuels Crypto Boom in 2026, Says Pal

Fiat's Secret Devaluation Fuels Crypto Boom in 2026, Says Pal

Bitget-RWA2025/09/27 01:30
By:Coin World

- Raoul Pal and Julien Bittel predict crypto bull cycle could extend to 2026 due to structural liquidity expansion and demographic shifts. - They argue 8% annual liquidity growth from declining productivity and labor participation creates favorable conditions for high-beta assets like Bitcoin. - Bitcoin's price alignment with ISM manufacturing index and "hidden debasement" of fiat currencies supports extended cycle, with potential $200K price targets. - Current $9T debt refinancing window and near-50 ISM t

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Raoul Pal, Real Vision’s co-founder and a macro analyst, has pushed back his expectations for the end of the current crypto bull market, now suggesting it could last until 2026. He shared this perspective during a September 25 “Everything Code” masterclass with Julien Bittel, Global Macro Investor’s head of macro research. Their outlook is based on a model that links global liquidity, demographic trends, and debt patterns. According to Pal and Bittel, structural issues—such as a shrinking workforce and weak productivity—are prompting governments to boost liquidity by about 8% each year, which benefits high-volatility assets like cryptocurrencies.

The pair pointed out that standard indicators like inflation rates can mask the “hidden debasement” of fiat money, estimating that investments need to clear an 11% return just to preserve real value. To address this, they recommend focusing heavily on crypto and technology assets, which have outperformed traditional portfolios in GMI’s long-term studies. Pal referred to

as a “super-massive black hole of assets,” with the potential to outpace both inflation and the decline of fiat currencies.

Their analysis centers on the relationship between liquidity and broader economic signals. GMI’s Financial Conditions Index—which tracks commodities, the strength of the dollar, and interest rates—leads overall liquidity by three months, which itself leads the ISM Manufacturing Index by six months. With the ISM currently below 50, it sets the tone for risk assets, including crypto. Pal and Bittel noted that Bitcoin’s price movements closely follow ISM trends, with its patterns resembling those of small-cap stocks, cyclical sectors, and emerging markets. As the ISM nears 50, risk appetite tends to move down the capital stack, shifting from Bitcoin to

and eventually to smaller altcoins.

This market cycle is distinct from the 2020–2021 rally, which peaked when liquidity and the ISM both hit highs in March 2021. Currently, liquidity is accelerating again amid a $9 trillion debt-refinancing phase, while the ISM remains below 50 and forward-looking indicators are rising. Pal compared this setup to the late 2017 surge, but with the possibility of the cycle stretching into 2026 due to the extended refinancing period. “It is extremely unlikely that it tops this year,” he said, pointing to the lack of peaks in both liquidity and the ISM.

Bittel observed that the recent sideways movement in crypto prices is tied to a $500 billion liquidity withdrawal from the Treasury General Account since mid-July. However, this outflow is close to reversing, with DeMark indicators signaling a potential turnaround by year-end. The People’s Bank of China’s record-high balance sheet has also helped offset U.S. liquidity pressures. In GMI’s models, Bitcoin’s log-regression channel—dubbed “network adoption rails”—interacts with time and cycle strength to suggest possible price ranges. While these are not firm predictions, they show how a longer cycle could push prices higher, with hypothetical ISM readings in the low 50s corresponding to Bitcoin in the mid-$200,000s.

Pal and Bittel also placed crypto’s expansion within a larger secular S-curve, contrasting inflation in fiat-based assets with earnings and wages tied to GDP. They estimate the digital asset sector could grow from $4 trillion now to $100 trillion by the early 2030s, with Bitcoin playing a role similar to gold in a broader portfolio. Their practical advice includes holding large-cap crypto assets, avoiding leverage, and matching investment horizons to macro cycles rather than short-term price swings.

At the time of writing, the total crypto market capitalization was $3.67 trillion, with Bitcoin trading at $88,617. Pal’s outlook is consistent with wider macro trends, such as a weakening U.S. dollar and looser monetary policy, which have historically fueled crypto rallies. While institutional interest remains strong, the analysts warn against excessive leverage and stress the importance of patience as the cycle develops.

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