When the market is sluggish, bearish opinions are everywhere. But a recent prediction by a well-known American economist is even more concerning—Harry Dent's investment firm recently issued a warning that 2026 could see the worst market crash in history, with stocks, real estate, and even digital assets all vulnerable, plunging into the abyss of a "super bubble."

The key moment is approaching. Early 2026, especially January, will serve as a watershed to determine whether the bubble has truly burst. Why is this so? According to historical patterns, the performance of the stock market in the first week and the entire first month of January often predicts the year's overall trend. A strong start usually indicates a relatively strong year; conversely, a weak January further confirms bearish judgments.

Dent also added an interesting point: the ultimate "hot potato" might fall on U.S. Treasury bonds—after all, the government can always print more money.

Interestingly, another economist, Peter Schiff, also expressed a similarly pessimistic outlook, predicting an unprecedented dollar devaluation crisis in 2026. It seems that market experts are remarkably consistent in their risk assessments for the coming year.