Fundstrat analyst forecasts: Attractive entry points may appear in Q1-2 of 2026

According to BlockBeats report on 20/12, Sean Farrell, head of the crypto strategy department at Fundstrat (the fund founded by Tom Lee), has just announced his market outlook for 2026. While describing a long-term positive outlook, he emphasized that the first few months of the coming year will be challenging.

Price forecasts for the first half of 2026

According to Farrell’s predictions, from Q1 to Q2 of 2026, the cryptocurrency market may face significant downward pressure. Specifically, Bitcoin is expected to fall to the $60,000–$65,000 range, which analysts see as a valuable buying opportunity.

Ethereum is also forecasted to face similar pressure, with potential declines to $1,800–$2,000, creating an interesting entry point for investors seeking reasonable prices. Additionally, Solana (SOL) could reach the $50–$75 range during the same period.

Opportunities to build positions before the end of the year

In Farrell’s view, these lower price levels are not negative signals but rather strategic opportunities. They will allow investors to position themselves at more optimal costs, preparing for the rest of the year.

However, the analyst also issued a warning: if this forecast does not materialize as expected, he will maintain a defensive stance, waiting for clear signals of a strong recovery before increasing participation.

Long-term targets: Bitcoin $115,000, Ethereum $4,500

In another part of the report, Farrell painted an optimistic picture for the late months of 2026. He believes Bitcoin could reach a target of $115,000, while Ethereum is expected to rise to $4,500—a significant growth compared to the forecasted decline to $1,800–$2,000 in the first half of the year.

Ethereum is about to shine brighter: Fundamental supporting factors

Farrell argues that Ethereum’s relative strength will become increasingly prominent in this context, with several fundamental reasons worth noting. First, Ethereum is not under selling pressure from miners—a key difference from Bitcoin. Second, this cryptocurrency is not affected by factors related to organizations like MSTR, thus avoiding certain specific risks.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, concerns about quantum risk for Ethereum are lower than for Bitcoin. These characteristics, combined with its favorable structural cash flow mechanism, make a compelling case for ETH to outperform the broader market.