Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has cautioned that an AI-driven market bubble could impact Bitcoin's performance by 2026. Speaking at a conference, Ardoino highlighted the increasing capital flows into AI infrastructure as a potential risk, given Bitcoin's growing correlation with traditional markets. Despite acknowledging Bitcoin's long-term potential, he warned that a shift in investor focus towards AI could lead to market turbulence. Ardoino also noted that a major market crash is less likely now due to stronger market structures and increased institutional involvement. Additionally, he emphasized the role of real-world asset tokenization as a significant factor for broader adoption and market cap growth in the cryptocurrency sector.