Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Cardano developer Input Output Global, has forecasted 2026 to be a transformative year for the cryptocurrency sector. He emphasized the potential of RealFi to integrate blockchain with traditional finance, enabling microfinance returns to be converted into cryptocurrencies like ADA and BTC. Despite his optimism, some critics on social media have expressed skepticism about his predictions. Currently, Cardano's ADA is trading at $0.5589, down 81.9% from its peak. Hoskinson's prediction of Bitcoin reaching $250,000 by late 2025 or early 2026 is also under scrutiny, as Bitcoin struggles to maintain a price above $100,000. Market sentiment remains mixed, with Polymarket bettors assigning only a 30% probability of Bitcoin hitting $150,000 by mid-2026, while JPMorgan has projected a potential rise to $170,000 next year.