
Bernstein Identifies OUSD as Potentially Strong Stablecoin Challenger to Circle-Tether Duopoly
Bernstein analysts suggest OUSD could become a strong new challenger to the dominant Circle-Tether stablecoin duopoly.

Bernstein analysts suggest OUSD could become a strong new challenger to the dominant Circle-Tether stablecoin duopoly.

Bernstein suggests prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket could become M&A targets as operational consolidation blurs lines between exchanges and sportsbooks.

Bernstein analysts indicate that prediction market platforms consolidating core operations could lead to M&A and increased antitrust and regulatory scrutiny.

The upcoming 48-team FIFA World Cup is anticipated to be a monumental catalyst, driving billions in volume for online sports betting, particularly within crypto prediction markets.

Bernstein predicts Bitcoin inflows will slow by 2026 as investors pivot to AI, yet affirms Bitcoin's enduring strength as a diversified store of value.

While retail investors chase AI, Bernstein analysts predict Bitcoin will hit $150,000 this year, viewing recent price dips as market maturation, not decline.
Despite recent market volatility and a dip to around **$63,000**, analysts affirm Bitcoin's long-term value proposition remains robust.

Bitcoin miners are increasingly positioned as crucial "power landlords" for the AI boom, with analysts predicting significant revenue growth for these energy-rich operations.