Weak economy could hamper prospects for cryptoListen to this articleA representation of Bitcoin cryptocurrency in an illustration released on Sept 10, 2025. "The outlook for the Thai economy in 2026 is fragile and decelerating with a high degree of uncertainty," he told the Bangkok Post. The country's key challenges for 2026 include a slowing global economy and rising protectionism, which will dampen external demand, he said. This bullish outlook comes despite the ongoing Bitcoin price weakness as prices tumbled to around the $88,000-range from its peak of $126,198 set on Oct 5. Policy analysts also expect 2026 to be a pivotal year for crypto regulation in the US, particularly following the passage of stablecoin legislation.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 22:31 UTC