Tuesday, 6 January 2026 - Predictions and Nordic women making waves

Join Kaupr Today

After launching and presenting the vision for Kaupr Today on Sunday, and sending out the first regular newsletter yesterday with the headline Bitcoin’s new year bounce ++, today’s edition dives into market predictions and Nordic web3 women making news.

If you want Kaupr Today to arrive as your weekday front page for the Nordic future of finance and the internet, confirm or maintain your free subscription via the link below.

Welcome!
Morten

KPMG Norway’s Johanne Andresen moves on to new chapters

After nearly four years at KPMG Norway, Johanne Andresen is embarking on a new journey. During her time at the firm, she helped solidify KPMG’s position as a leading advisory voice in Norway’s crypto and blockchain ecosystem, guiding financial institutions and CASPs through an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Her leadership and collaboration were instrumental in building both internal expertise and external trust in this fast-evolving industry.

Why it matters: Andresen’s departure marks a notable moment for Norway’s digital finance community. As one of the professionals who helped bridge the gap between traditional finance and emerging crypto regulation, her next move will be closely watched by those shaping the future of fintech and digital assets in the region.

Recommended: “After almost four great years at KPMG Norway, it’s time for a new chapter” (Johanne Andresen's post on Linkedin)

Retail and Wall Street seen pulling the crypto train​

Bitcoin and major crypto assets have delivered strong performance over the past year, and analysts quoted by Dagens Industri expect that momentum to carry into 2026. DI Digital, interviewing Emelie Moritz from Safello, argues that both retail investors and large Wall Street institutions are now positioned to drive the next leg of the crypto market, as adoption broadens and new financial products make digital assets easier to access.​

Why it matters: If both small investors and Wall Street push crypto at the same time, price swings and risks stop being “just a crypto problem” and start affecting traditional markets, regulation priorities, and everyday savers.​

Source: DI Digital (paywalled and in Swedish) 

Swedish crypto expert: Do like the US and Bhutan

Crypto expert Rebecka Ander (BTCX): Do like the US and Bhutan. Sweden’s cautious stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is having consequences for both the country and its companies, warn several industry experts, while activity is accelerating globally. “If Sweden dared to approach the issue without preconceived notions, we could reverse the trend,” says Rebecka Ander.​

Why it matters: If the current cautious line persists, Sweden risks structurally weaker conditions for crypto-related innovation, investment, and competence than peer countries that move faster. A more open, evidence-based approach could help ensure that Swedish companies and institutions participate in shaping, rather than merely importing, the next generation of financial and digital infrastructure.

Source: Dagens Industri (paywalled and in Swedish)

2026 price predictions from various institutions​

K33 is summarizing institutional 2026 Bitcoin price predictions in “This Week in Crypto”. Most institutional forecasts cluster around 120–170k for year‑end 2026, with downside paths toward 60–70k and upside cases reaching 150–250k if ETF demand and macro conditions cooperate. Overall, 2026 is not expected to resemble past boom‑and‑bust years; many desks instead anticipate extended consolidation, wide trading ranges, and pricing increasingly driven by institutional flows rather than retail speculation.​

Why it matters: A more mature, range‑bound Bitcoin market would shift the focus for Nordic investors and treasuries from timing blow‑off tops to managing strategic exposure, ETF usage, and balance‑sheet allocation through a more “normal” macro cycle.

Recommended: Summarizing Bitcoin Price Predictions for 2026 (Newsletter PDF from K33): 

Kryptoskolen: 8 Crypto Predictions for 2026​

✅  Bitcoin can break the traditional four‑year cycle and set new all‑time highs ✅ Volatility keeps falling and BTC becomes “boringly” stable in a good way ✅ ETF-ers are eating more BTC than is being produced → supply shock ✅ Crypto companies can outperform traditional tech ✅ Stablecoins are pressuring weak currencies ✅ ETH and SOL can reach new highs if regulations give the green light ✅ Large funds and universities are coming in ✅ A flood of new crypto ETFs is being launched

Why it matters: Taken together, these eight themes sketch a scenario where bitcoin, major smart‑contract platforms, stablecoins, and crypto‑native companies all become more tightly linked to mainstream markets, regulation, and capital flows, rather than sitting on the speculative fringe

Source: Email newsletter from The Norwegian Kryptoskolen

Asian stocks push global equities to fresh records​

In early Tuesday morning European time, Asian equity markets are extending a record global rally, with the MSCI Asia‑Pacific index and regional benchmarks like Japan’s Topix and South Korea’s Kospi climbing to or near all‑time highs. Tech, semiconductor, and defense names are leading the charge, helped by expectations of easier monetary policy, resilient AI‑driven earnings, and investors rotating out of stretched US mega‑cap valuations into cheaper Asian and emerging‑market stocks.

Why it matters: A broad “risk‑on” move led by Asia at the start of the European trading day strengthens the case for a more global bull market in 2026, which in turn can support risk appetite for crypto and digital assets as part of a wider search for growth and innovation exposure.​

Sources: Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, Investing.com, and regional market wraps.​

What to watch today

Bitcoin is trading around 93,500–94,000 dollars after breaking above 90,000, with sentiment tilted neutral‑bullish as markets test whether this New Year strength can hold. Macro data and central‑bank signals later this month, together with ongoing spot ETF inflows, will be key in showing whether this is the start of a new range or just an early‑January head‑fake.

Why it matters: This tug‑of‑war between macro conditions and ETF demand will set the tone for how “boring” or explosive Bitcoin feels in early 2026, and will shape how seriously traditional investors treat the latest round of bullish price predictions.

Keep Kaupr Today in your inbox

If you want Kaupr Today to keep arriving as your weekday front page for the Nordic future of finance and the internet, remember to confirm or maintain your free subscription via the link below.

Best regards
Morten Myrstad
Founder & Editor