TOP 10 PREDICTIONS FOR 2016

[Huobi-USD]

Do you have some predictions for 2016 related to Bitcoin? Something related in the theme of regulation,
price, growth, industrial consolidation, etc?

[quantumgravity]

I am certain regulations will continue to advance into new territory. NY and CA seem to be leading the way here in the US, even though their approaches may be flawed. I think regulation is inevitable. Especially in a new industry with almost countless high profile scams, hacks, or what-have-you. What the bitcoin community needs to do, is to get our voices heard in the government. This is done in two ways: give money to politicians campaign to influence their policy views (not corruption according to the supreme court lolllll) or give money to lobbyists who, by the transitive property, pretty much do the same thing as a rich and spoiled middleman.

I think it is the responsibility of the corporates and whales of the bitcoin ecosystem. The millionaire early adopters and billion dollar companies should be the first to want to influence regulations and laws so that they are in our favor. Unfortunately, that is how it works in the US.

The kind of talk above must be hilarious for Russians and Chinese given bitcoins pseudo-legal status there. I'd like to hear from some people outside of the West about their country's stance on cryptocurrencies and what kinds of laws and regulations they impose.

[franky1]

here is 5 predictions

1. many countries governments will clarify that they cannot allow their banks to invest in bitcoin(the currency) directly, as the banks regulated insurer wont insure bitcoin holdings. clarifying this is about banks not able to hold/invest bitcoin internally but average joe personally CAN do what they like.

2. because of point 1, banks will create their own altcoins, which they can fully manage and control the entire circulation and rates. Thus pass the criteria to get it insured and thus hold/invest in their alt.

3. block halving to increase bitcoins fiat value

4. atleast 10 people will be reported, questioned or arrested by the SEC for running dodgy bitcoin businesses (scam/HYIP/binary options/investment groups)

5. lots of people screaming that the bitcoin fiat value is spiking. followed by lots of people screaming its going to crash to nothing

[quantumgravity]

2. because of point 1, banks will create their own altcoins, which they can fully manage and control the entire circulation and rates. Thus pass the criteria to get it insured and thus hold/invest in their alt.

This is actually exactly how money used to be printed. In the early 1800s US our monetary policy was that of "free banking." Essentially, every bank would print its own paper money to circulate. I feel that the cryptocurrency movement will bring us close, once again, to free banking and decentralized monetary policy. However, the people standing in the way of this are the powerful multinational corporate banks and the politicians they have bought. This will all change for the better soon though. I am sure.

[n2004al]

Do you have some predictions for 2016 related to Bitcoin? Something related in the theme of regulation,
price, growth, industrial consolidation, etc?

I have only three predictions to do. That are more my desires than my predictions. Because I am sure that cannot be preconditions about bitcoin. Have no data to do analyses or better have no sure data that can help to give acceptable predictions. First, I "predict" that the price will increase. Most probably after the halving but cannot be strange to be verified such situation even before it. Second, I "predict" that will increase the number of countries which will regulate it and will increase its regulation in these where is already regulated or almost regulated or semi regulated (like China for example). Hope to see one or more countries accept it as a currency, typical fully currency which can act with the full rights like the national currency of that country. Third, I "predict" that bitcoin will see more spread and this spread will affect directly my first "prediction": the increase of price.

I will be more than happy if even one the above become true. It will be enough for me only that this verification can be permanent.

[Denker]

here is 5 predictions

1. many countries governments will clarify that they cannot allow their banks to invest in bitcoin(the currency) directly, as the banks regulated insurer wont insure bitcoin holdings. clarifying this is about banks not able to hold/invest bitcoin internally but average joe personally CAN do what they like.

2. because of point 1, banks will create their own altcoins, which they can fully manage and control the entire circulation and rates. Thus pass the criteria to get it insured and thus hold/invest in their alt.

3. block halving to increase bitcoins fiat value

4. atleast 10 people will be reported, questioned or arrested by the SEC for running dodgy bitcoin businesses (scam/HYIP/binary options/investment groups)

5. lots of people screaming that the bitcoin fiat value is spiking. followed by lots of people screaming its going to crash to nothing

Haha!
These are 5 awesome points which could really happen.
About point 5 there is no doubt of course.This is a typical bitcoiner behaviour.Fits perfect for the rollercoaster!

[wadii33]

4. atleast 10 people will be reported, questioned or arrested by the SEC for running dodgy bitcoin businesses (scam/HYIP/binary options/investment groups)

5. lots of people screaming that the bitcoin fiat value is spiking. followed by lots of people screaming its going to crash to nothing

for 4 probably 10 people evry week will get arrested
for 5 it's already happening all the time

[Amph]

price will increase because of the hype around the halving

new wave of newbies will come because of the increase

new wave of robbed wallets and coins stolen because of the newbie wave

possible better adoption that will force to solve at least partially the block limit debate

[adicted]

My prediction in 2016 is... ...bitcoin will still not go mainstream

Im also expecting bitcoin price will go lower on the first quarter then will rise after.

[Mickeyb]

My prediction in 2016 is... ...bitcoin will still not go mainstream

Im also expecting bitcoin price will go lower on the first quarter then will rise after.

Nothing strange in my opinion! Bitcoin is still not ready for the masses and I think that masses are still not ready for Bitcoin either. I would actually be happy if we would go really mainstream until the year 2020. This would definitely be a success!

[sherbyspark]

Probably growth in price spcially due to the halving which is likely to happen in 2016.

[ashly]

I think mcoub will fall from the ground hehe,, just as i thought

[LuckyYOU]

Growth in price for one next year

More people will adapt to bitcoin and are wanting to invest in it.

[Beliathon]

Next boom may be fiat's last gasp before death.

[foxkyu]

I hope more country starting to do some research about bitcoin.

Then many people will attracted about what bitcoin is. After people panic then Moon is very near .

But also i hope ponzi scheme like cryptodouble which is very hot in last january did not happen again.

[Kprawn]

My prediction is quite controversial .... but here goes anyway :

1. The Banks will start pushing their own Blockchain  based "Private" ledgers.

2. They will then start influencing the politicians to regulate and ban Bitcoin use in favor of their technology. {Their technology will adhere to all KYC/AML regulations}

3. Bitcoin will see a small spike in the price, just after the Halvening, but it will go back to it's original price before the Halvening soon after that.

4. Much stronger regulation on all encryption based technology will hamper further growth potential in countries targeted by terrorism.

Bitcoin will still survive, but it will grow slower than in 2015.   

[yenxz]

My prediction is,bitcoin will same as this year,some unpredict price,and many more mass adoption.

[~Bitcoin~]

More mass adoption even within 6 months of next year. I am so excited to see the next new all time high price for bitcoin. Inspite of the bad news roaming around you can see bitcoin price hasn't gone down till now, which shows bitcoin are getting more adaption.

[neochiny]

here is 5 predictions

1. many countries governments will clarify that they cannot allow their banks to invest in bitcoin(the currency) directly, as the banks regulated insurer wont insure bitcoin holdings. clarifying this is about banks not able to hold/invest bitcoin internally but average joe personally CAN do what they like.

2. because of point 1, banks will create their own altcoins, which they can fully manage and control the entire circulation and rates. Thus pass the criteria to get it insured and thus hold/invest in their alt.

3. block halving to increase bitcoins fiat value

4. atleast 10 people will be reported, questioned or arrested by the SEC for running dodgy bitcoin businesses (scam/HYIP/binary options/investment groups)

5. lots of people screaming that the bitcoin fiat value is spiking. followed by lots of people screaming its going to crash to nothing

this is a good prediction! your first and second prediction might happen,
but the fifth prediction is spot on even right now it is happening,

[kripto para]

- Price will be stable $500+ on november 2016. (Because of halvening & mining balance)
- Banks will publish "blockchain tech is a shit" to harm Bitcoin's integrity.
- Price of btc will be more stable in 2016.