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Bitcoin lags S&P 500 by over 50% in past year despite crypto optimism and institutional support.

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27 May 2026
Finbold
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Over the past 12 months, Bitcoin has underperformed the S&P 500 by roughly 56%, declining 30.35% while the S&P 500 rose nearly 27%. Despite renewed optimism for cryptocurrencies and bullish price targets from major financial institutions predicting Bitcoin could reach $100,000 to $150,000 in 2026, the digital asset market has struggled to gain momentum. This underperformance is partly attributed to the stock market's strong rally, driven by the AI boom, which has offered investors faster and larger returns than Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency sector also faces challenges as it lacks new revolutionary narratives and is overshadowed by the growing success of traditional equities, especially those benefiting from AI advancements.

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