Fidelity Macro Chief Predicts Down Year for Bitcoin and Gold in 2026
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer signaled a more cautious stance for 2026, forecasting that Bitcoin and gold may see a “down year” or period of underperformance. His comment, delivered as part of Fidelity’s macro outlook, frames both assets as potentially vulnerable next year rather than reliable outperformers.
The warning matters because Timmer’s views influence institutional and retail sentiment; a prominent macro strategist flagging downside risk could prompt portfolio reallocations and slow new inflows into crypto and precious-metal funds. Market participants will be watching macro drivers and liquidity conditions closely — Timmer’s stance highlights a broader cautious tone among allocators as they weigh hedging roles and return expectations for 2026.