The Cartwright
Annual Bitcoin Review
2026
Published: August 2026
RISK WARNING: Don't invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.
Our 2026 Annual Bitcoin Review examines the key developments and events shaping bitcoin. This year’s review brings together the latest in market activity, regulation and institutional interest.
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What's inside
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Important information
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A year on
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Bitcoin: the basics
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Bitcoin: the risks
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The year in review
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Britain's bitcoin moment
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From restriction to recognition
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Sovereign adoption
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Bitcoin on the balance sheet
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The great underallocation
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Getting exposure
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Charities, endowments and bitcoin
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Bitcoin mining and energy usage
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The new monetary order
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Annual Bitcoin Review 2026