Tom Lee expects a decline followed by a rise this year, and Bitcoin will still reach a new all-time high

BitMine Chairman Tom Lee stated in an interview with Wilfred Frost on the "Masters of Investment Podcast" yesterday that 2026 will be similar to 2025, with the blockchain and artificial intelligence industries expected to see positive developments, but risks from tariffs and political disagreements will initially hinder the market's sustained rise.

Tom Lee expects that U.S. stocks will first correct by 15% to 20% this year, but he believes that "the year will ultimately end strongly," as the market will benefit from the Federal Reserve adopting a more dovish stance. Tom Lee mentioned that he still expects Bitcoin to reach a new all-time high this year, but he did not refer to his previous prediction of Bitcoin reaching $250,000.