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Over 100 crypto projects reportedly shutting down in 2026
No clear lean
Sounds dramatic, but it's a normal market-cleanup process
What happened
Reports suggest more than 100 crypto projects will fold in 2026, similar to how many internet startups collapsed after the late-1990s dot-com bubble burst. This mostly means smaller, weaker projects that never found real users or funding are running out of money and closing down.
Why it matters
If you hold coins tied to struggling small projects, this is a reminder those can lose most or all their value; but major, established cryptocurrencies aren't the same as random small projects and don't automatically fail just because others do.
Should I do anything?
No urgent action needed. It's worth checking whether anything you hold is tied to a small, obscure project rather than an established one, just so you understand what you actually own.
Terms used
- dot-com bubble
- A period in the late 1990s when many internet companies were overvalued, then crashed and shut down when investor enthusiasm faded.