Matt Hougan

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argued on Tuesday that associating the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Treasury reserve strategy solely with MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) would be inaccurate, as companies buying the apex cryptocurrency is now a “bona fide megatrend....

Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) sell-off on Friday saw prices dip below $93,000, but Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that the current pullback is a “hiccup” rather than a trend reversal. Hougan sees strong underlying factors including regulatory tailwinds, institutional adoption and...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Wednesday expressed optimism about Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) future, predicting it could surpass the $100,000 mark in 2025. What Happened: In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Hougan cited rising institutional adoption and increasing ETF flows as primary...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enthusiasts have reason to be optimistic as the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, has projected that the apex crypto could hit a six-figure price by 2025. What Happened: Hougan cited several factors that could propel Bitcoin’s price upward, in a recent...

A leading industry expert predicts a resurgence for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in 2025, as does Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, who sees the second-biggest crypto as a “contrarian play.” What Happened: In a recent interview on Altcoin Daily, Hougan expressed his confidence in...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has outlined a “playbook” for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to reach $80,000 by the end of 2024, highlighting key factors that could drive the cryptocurrency to new heights. What Happened: In his memo on Wednesday, Hougan reaffirms his prediction...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Tuesday reported a significant shift in cryptocurrency adoption among top financial advisors, stating that “the most powerful people in finance are finally allocating to crypto.” What Happened: This observation comes from his keynote...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Investments, predicts a potential upturn in the cryptocurrency market for October and November, following the traditionally difficult month of September. What Happened: Hougan’s analysis, which examines historical trends and current market...

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) is struggling to maintain momentum after a strong start to 2024. While the ETF is up 22.08% year-to-date, it's down a troubling 20.94% over the last six months. After an initial surge following its Jan. 11 debut, IBIT has slipped, leaving investors...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, refuted an analyst’s claim that investment advisors were not buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds in great numbers. What Happened: In a post on X Monday, Matt Hougan challenged the views of macro...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange traded funds (ETFs) are being adopted by institutional investors at a pace that outstrips any other ETF in history, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Invest. What Happened: Hougan’s research reveals that Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $...

Institutional investors are showing resilience in the face of market volatility, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Invest. What Happened: In a fresh analysis of Q2 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) 13-F filings, Hougan highlighted a 30% increase in institutional involvement with...

The cryptocurrency landscape has undergone a seismic shift, turning what once seemed like daydreams into tangible possibilities, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Investments. What Happened: The U.S. presidential race has become a battleground for crypto support, with...

Crypto fund manager Bitwise Asset Management on Tuesday announced that it will donate 10% of all profits from Bitwise Ethereum ETF (NYSE:ETHW) to support Ethereum‘s (CRYPTO: ETH) open-source development community. What Happened: The donations will be directed to two key organizations:...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, has outlined three key reasons why he believes Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) will reach a new all-time high following the launch of spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). What Happened: Hougan predicts that by year-end, Ethereum...