Ric Edelman, founder of Edelman Financial Engines, predicts that Bitcoin could surge to $180,000 in 2026, with Ethereum potentially exceeding $6,600. Edelman attributes the anticipated price increase to the subsiding of selling pressure following a major liquidation event in October 2025. He suggests that the market stagnation seen in 2025 was due to profit-taking by early holders, setting the stage for a significant rebound next year.