Michael Saylor Sees U.S. Banks Driving Bitcoin’s 2026 Bull Market via Lending and Custody

On 25 December 2025, Michael Saylor outlined a 2026 Bitcoin outlook that centers on U.S. banks expanding lending and custody services around the asset. He argues that clearer regulation, Bitcoin-backed credit, and institutional custody from major banks could shift Bitcoin from a niche holding into a mainstream financial instrument and support the next bull phase.