The crypto market in the first half of 2026 is moving past the era when a single headline-grabbing ‘narrative’ could pull in liquidity. Instead, projects are increasingly being judged on ‘product–market fit (PMF)’—measurable usage, revenue generation, and user retention—according to a new report from Tiger Research.
The shift matters because it signals a change in what the market rewards. Where prior cycles often chased themes that promised future adoption, the current environment is forcing teams to prove demand in real time—particularly as risk appetite remains uneven and capital has… Read more






