IMF raises global economic growth forecast, can AI investment drive the next wave of growth in cryptocurrencies?

【ChainNews】The latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has brought some positive signals to the market. Although the world faces rising trade uncertainties, the overall economic performance has shown good resilience.

Here’s the key point—IMF has raised the global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to October last year. This upward revision is mainly due to improved performance of economies like the US and China. In simple terms, the two major global economic engines are operating stably, which is a significant positive for capital markets.

More interestingly, the report specifically emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence. AI-driven growth in information technology investment is becoming an important engine supporting the global economy. This has great significance for the crypto market—expansion in tech investments often accompanies abundant liquidity, and ample liquidity has always been a key catalyst for digital assets.

Regarding China’s economy, the IMF also provides an optimistic outlook. The 2025 economic growth rate has been revised up to 5%, and the growth forecast for 2026 has also been raised. As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s stable growth provides a favorable macro environment for the blockchain industry and Web3 ecosystem.

Overall, the global economy maintains moderate growth, AI investment becomes a new driving force, and major economies perform stably. These factors combined may create a more favorable environment for the digital asset market. Continued attention should be paid to subsequent policy developments and economic data.