### The traditional bank totally lost it!
If you think DeFi was just nerdy fun in a basement, BTG Pactual is here to give you a reality check. Analysts Matheus Parizotto and Vinícius Bitelo released the report on what’s coming up in the first half of 2026—and spoiler: the on-chain lending market is hotter than a barroom skillet. While Bitcoin shines at $78,939 and Ethereum is trying to find its way back to glory at $2,482, the focus now is decentralized infrastructure that promises to take intermediaries off the throne.
### What does this mean for you?
Basically, the big money has started taking seriously what we already knew: decentralization isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when.” If you’ve got “lettuce hands” and you tremble just from seeing a correction, this study is your calming medicine. They’re mapping the flows and proving that the ecosystem is maturing way too fast. Forget the short-term games; we’re talking about a structure that wants to swallow the current financial system before breakfast. Stay sharp, because whoever gets informed first won’t have to chase losses later once the rocket takes off!
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