2026-01-17 20:32:30

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 is complex and diverse, with numerous narratives showcasing their strengths. From traditional DeFi, Layer 1 and Layer 2 ecosystems to emerging trends like AI/AI Agents, DePIN, and Robotics in recent years, as well as specialized sectors such as Memecoins, Prediction markets, and Restaking—each direction attracts different capital and communities' attention.

RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization) is gradually connecting traditional finance with the on-chain world, while the Privacy sector defends the core values of decentralized finance. Solana, as a representative of high-speed blockchains, is engaged in fierce competition with other Layer 1 contenders. Meanwhile, NFTs, Gaming, DEX, ETFs, and Stablecoins each occupy different corners of the market, and the ultimate vision of "Tokenize everything" paints a broad future for crypto assets. Emerging narratives like Casino and "Made in USA" are also trying to carve out their share.

So the question is—by 2026, which narrative will stand out and become the engine of the next bull market?

DEFI-2,34%

RWA-0,71%

SOL-6,65%

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JustAnotherWallet

· 01-17 21:02

Oh my, AI Agents are hot again. Can this wave really drive the market... --- RWA sounds reliable but also too boring, meme is still the way to make quick money --- Is Solana about to make a comeback? Every time it's the same story --- Feels like everything can be tokenized, but then again, not everything can be tokenized --- 2026? Let's survive 2025 first haha --- Why is no one talking about Privacy? Regulations are tightly holding it down --- Is DeFi really outdated... I don't quite believe it --- After saying so much, it's still about who has the most VC funding --- What the hell is "Made in USA" as a new narrative? Americans are starting to create concepts again

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PancakeFlippa

· 01-17 21:02

Honestly, all these narratives are just hype; who can really make money depends on who breaks out first. AI Agents are probably going to be the first to emerge, but the probability of Solana crashing is also quite high. RWA sounds fancy, but how many have actually been implemented? We’ll have to wait and see. The ones you can buy are always the last to catch on. If I had known earlier, I would have gone all in on Meme. 2026? By then, it will be a different story. Who knows? It feels like all tracks are just storytelling; it all depends on whose story can last until next year. The most pitfalls are where there are the most people, but niche tracks might have a chance. Honestly, Privacy has been seriously underestimated; the real alpha is here. DeFi is old news; the novelty is gone. Now it’s all about incremental growth. Meme has already become a meta, indicating the general trend. The next cycle will still rely on it. These prediction articles are all rearview mirror analyses. How many people truly dare to go all in on one direction? Casino and Made in USA sound like hype, I’m not too convinced. Let’s wait and see. Anyway, the big waves will sift out the sand; not all tracks will make it into 2026.

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StablecoinGuardian

· 01-17 20:56

Honestly, these narratives are mostly old tunes from last year. Not many are expected to make it to 2026. Everyone's hyping AI Agents, but where the money is really being invested is the key. RWA sounds fancy, but it's really just traditional finance with a different coat of paint. Solana's boom has probably peaked; the current mindset is just to buy the dip. Privacy is the underestimated track, the true return to the original intention. Who dares to say they can win in this round? I'll go all in on the opposite. 2026? I'm afraid it might be over before then, with the next cycle already starting. Memecoin is back up, and that alone says a lot. When all narratives are hot, actually, nothing is truly hot.

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degenwhisperer

· 01-17 20:53

Nah, trust me, AI agents are definitely taking off this time, everything else is just a side show. Anyway, I can't understand the RWA approach; I really don't get why they want to put real-world assets on the blockchain. Solana is fast and cheap, but the ecosystem is too thin; in the long run, it's still not stable enough. Memecoin is all about mindless quick profits, but how many will still be around in 2026? Privacy is actually the most critical need; it's just that no one is paying attention right now. I'm only betting on AI and DePIN, there's too much noise elsewhere. No matter how loud RWA is hyped, institutions still don't trust it. What's going on? The next bull market will still depend on what VC-backed projects push; don't expect the community to drive it spontaneously. The entire market is just a gamble; no one can predict who will win.

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NestedFox

· 01-17 20:43

Honestly, these narratives all sound pretty similar, and in the end, it still depends on who can truly implement them. I'm actually interested in the AI Agent part, but right now it's probably all just talk. Instead of waiting until 2026, why not ask yourself what you're holding in your hands right now... RWA sounds promising, but do those traditional finance folks really give us a chance? The Solana ecosystem is indeed competitive, but who can say how long this speed can be maintained. To put it simply, a narrative that can make money is a good narrative, regardless of what it is. These days, who still cares how the bull market started, as long as it comes.

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LiquidityLarry

· 01-17 20:38

With so many narratives pouring in, in the end, it all comes down to who has the larger capital. RWA sounds sexy, but how many can actually be implemented? Honestly, the AI Agent wave is a bit overrated. I'm more optimistic about Solana continuing to accelerate. Memecoins make the fastest money, and that's the truth. Actually, anything could be the engine in 2026; the key still depends on macroeconomics. Betting on privacy—if true privacy becomes valuable, that would be the real hot spot. With so many Layer 2 solutions, which ones will survive in the end? I just want to know which wallets are ready.

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