Wall Street analysts from leading financial institutions, including JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, project a 20% increase in gold prices by 2026. This forecast is attributed to ongoing demand from central banks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Goldman Sachs analyst Jeffrey Struyven suggests that gold could reach $4,900 per ounce as early as next year. The expected rise in gold prices may influence cryptocurrency markets, as investors consider reallocating assets amid economic uncertainties.