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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, joins Jennifer Sanasie for a special edition of Markets Outlook from the New York Stock Exchange to unpack the market's overnight flip from despair to euphoria. Hougan explains why a traditional 60/40 portfolio is "100% fiat currency," why holding 0% Bitcoin has become a misallocation, and where he's allocating now. Plus, why he gives Bitcoin a good chance of reclaiming $100K this year and sees $1.3 million by 2035.  Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon also joins to unpack Stellar crossing $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets, a 400% jump since January. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Matt Hougan Joins Markets Outlook 00:45 - Despair to Euphoria: What Flipped the Market 03:20 - AI Stocks vs. Bitcoin 05:49 - Brand New Rails: Stellar Crosses $4B in Tokenized RWAs 08:05 - Bitcoin, Zcash, and the Tokenization Trade 14:15 - Matt's Bitcoin Price Prediction This Year and By 2035 - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, joins Jennifer Sanasie for a special edition of Markets Outlook from the New York Stock Exchange to unpack the market's overnight flip from despair to euphoria. Hougan explains why a traditional 60/40 portfolio is "100% fiat currency," why holding 0% Bitcoin has become a misallocation, and where he's allocating now. Plus, why he gives Bitcoin a good chance of reclaiming $100K this year and sees $1.3 million by 2035.  Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon also joins to unpack Stellar crossing $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets, a 400% jump since January. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Matt Hougan Joins Markets Outlook 00:45 - Despair to Euphoria: What Flipped the Market 03:20 - AI Stocks vs. Bitcoin 05:49 - Brand New Rails: Stellar Crosses $4B in Tokenized RWAs 08:05 - Bitcoin, Zcash, and the Tokenization Trade 14:15 - Matt's Bitcoin Price Prediction This Year and By 2035 - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

The 60/40 portfolio was built for an old regime, but what replaces bonds when fiscal dominance and currency debasement become structural? This week, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Proficio CIO Bob Haber join the show to explore how hard assets fit into modern portfolio construction. We discuss how Bitcoin and gold, bond-market risk, fiscal dominance, precious metals, and the Fed's shrinking influence come together to shape a new investing regime. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 04:38 Is The 60/40 Portfolio Broken? 10:23 From QE To Fiscal Dominance 12:45 Is Bitcoin Digital Gold Again? 18:30 Sizing Bitcoin And Gold 23:59 Why Gold Miners Look Attractive 27:56 The Opportunity In Silver 29:53 Will Central Banks Buy Bitcoin? 32:24 Who Buys $12T Of Treasuries? 36:28 Can AI Solve The Debt Problem? 41:01 Are Bond Investors The Patsy? FOLLOW GUESTS › Matt – https://x.com/Matt_Hougan › Bitwise – https://x.com/Bitwise › Bob/Proficio – https://proficiocap.com/ FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events › Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins host Spencer Nichols on the Bitcoin Magazine Podcast to analyze why market apathy and "boring" price action often signal a major Bitcoin bottom. The pair dive into Bitcoin's role as a call option on a changing global monetary order, unpacking how macroeconomic uncertainty, fiscal debt, and real-world asset tokenization drive long-term value. Plus, Hougan shares key insights into institutional adoption, detailing how wealth managers and financial advisors are positioning themselves to lead the next major crypto cycle.Use code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc

Bessent just put a 60-day clock on the CLARITY Act before the September 15 vote — and while the banking lobby runs a full-court press, the crypto industry has gone silent. We break down this week's meetings, Galaxy's cut odds, why the SEC meeting may be a nothing burger, plus Saylor's MSCI response, UBS loading up on IBIT, and Tom Lee's latest.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:50 Wednesday02:20 Matt Hougan on winners and losers04:00 Wheres Lummis?04:15 Bessent: 60 days05:00 ABA Bankers propaganda06:15 Matt Hougan: CLARITY will never die and never pass07:30 Saylor sells MSTR08:00 Strategy responds to MCSI08:45 Matt Hougan: Biggest narratives are not on twitter10:30 UBS loads up IBIT11:00 Tom Lee nearing 5%12:00 Things to watch this week~Banks Attack, Crypto SNOOZES?

Is the Bitcoin bottom already in, or does crypto have another leg lower before the next bull run? In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins John Gillen to explain why Bitcoin's unusually quiet price action could actually be a bullish signal, and why institutional crypto adoption continues to accelerate despite the bear market. Matt breaks down why “bear markets die in apathy,” what Bitcoin's resistance to bad news could be telling investors, and whether waiting for a widely anticipated October bottom could be a mistake. He also explains how he thinks about buying Bitcoin today versus DCAing into a position. But the bigger story may be what's happening behind the scenes on Wall Street.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Bitwise's CIO Matt Hougan and Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen break down why institutional ETF investors kept buying through the summer's 50% drawdowns and explain why they expect the next bull market to look a lot different than previous ones. They also make the case that ETF flows are expanding, what institutional allocators really want to buy, and the long-term forecasts for top digital assets.Matt Hougan is the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, and Ryan Rasmussen is the Head of Research at Bitwise, one of the largest digital assets asset managers with a suite of digital asset ETFs spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and beyond.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:00 Market Structure Shifting03:01 Is The Four Year Cycle Compressing?08:07 Positive ETF Flows Since July 1st13:55 Why Institutions Buy Majors, Not Apps (Yet)15:21 Digital Asset Natives See A Different Opportunity18:05 Bitcoin Starting To Trade Like Gold20:42 Institutions Are Getting Sophisticated Now30:59 Hyperliquid & Zcash Bull Thesis37:04 Memes Aren't Sustainable Guest Socials:Matt Hougan X: https://x.com/Matt_HouganRyan Rasmussen: https://x.com/RasterlyRockBitwise X: https://x.com/BitwiseBitwise Website: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/Partners: If you run concentrated liquidity positions you know the grind. Price moves, you're out of range, you're rebalancing at, like, 3am. 1inch Aqua lets you take a different approach. You can stack multiple positions on the same token balance instead of babysitting a dozen pools, and your tokens never leave your wallet. Your liquidity stays awake, so you can catch up on your sleep. Check it out at https://1inch.com/aqua---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Space and Time is providing verifiable data infrastructure for onchain finance. A decentralized database, blockchain indexer, and ZK coprocessor in one, giving DeFi protocols,stablecoins, and tokenized assets accurate, provable data. ---Relay is the fastest and most reliable way to swap any token on any chain. Learn more here: https://relay.link/bridge---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---

Despite Trump's promise to make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the planet,” a foundational bill establishing road rules remains seven votes short in the Senate with days left before the recess.~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Exa Credit Card ➜ https://bit.ly/UpholdExa00:00 intro00:10 Sponsor: Uphold01:00 Countdown01:15 Odds collapse01:45 Reason why Thune hasn't filed yet02:20 Lummis scaring Dems03:00 Lummis: no one's leaving.. We're getting a vote04:15 Rep. Senators staying because they need a win06:15 Warren needs to sit down06:30 WSJ fud06:45 Why are we fact checking this stupid article?07:00 Wells Fargo too late08:00 Crypto is coming for your 401k?08:30 Jim Cramer sells BTC and ETH10:00 Tom Lee: Analyst underpricing HOOD after CLARITY11:00 $HOOD chart11:20 Tom Lee: HOOD 100x13:10 Tom Lee: RWA won't explode like you think14:40 Uniswap deploying...14:50 Hayden hint15:15 Matt Hougan: easiest trade in crypto16:15 UNI chart16:45 Phong Le funds Trump Accounts17:00 STRC coming back?17:30 Tariff rebates going to companies18:00 Republican tariff nightmare20:00 Iran deal finalized?20:50 S&P new high21:45 Michael Burry calls top23:30 Sideline money#Crypto #Bitcoin #ethereum~CLARITY Act's FINAL 48 Hours!

The discussion explores how the Coldcard hack has reignited the debate around self-custody, with participants questioning whether hardware wallets remain the best option as institutional custody solutions continue to mature. The conversation also examines how growing institutional adoption is reshaping Bitcoin ownership, why security and trust are becoming more important than ideology, and how the rise of agentic AI trading could transform markets by enabling autonomous systems to trade, manage capital, and interact with financial infrastructure in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kantrowitz of Piper Sandler assesses the broader market outlook and where he sees the next opportunities. Apple climbs to new highs as investors look beyond China concerns and focus on AI. Our Mackenzie Sigalos examines Apple's latest moves and the competitive landscape in China. Our Morgan Brennan brings exclusive comments from Arm CEO Rene Haas, offering insight into the future of AI, semiconductors and global chip demand. Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, explains how tokenized stocks and Treasuries could reshape financial markets and what the next phase of crypto adoption may look like. Jason Helfstein of Oppenheimer previews Netflix earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bitcoin fell below $62K after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions triggered a broader risk-off move across markets. We break down the macro forces driving Bitcoin, why Japanese companies are adding BTC to their treasuries as the yen weakens, and what it means for the market. We also discuss Robinhood chain hot start, Strike's no-liquidation Bitcoin-backed loans, Morgan Stanley's AI outlook, and why Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes this correction is a healthy deleveraging process, forming the bottom for higher prices in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The price of Bitcoin continued to turn lower on Thursday as Strategy's flagship preferred stock notched another record low after U.S. markets opened. ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 intro 00:09 Sponsor: Tangem 00:37 Terrible Inflation Data 01:08 Micron beat earnings 01:40 Apple Inflation incoming! 02:19 Market volatility 02:44 Bad Time for $STRC FUD 03:20 Strategy dilution 03:45 Schwab dire warning 04:58 Strategy hasn't responded to us 05:57 FUD Contagion begins? 07:31 Phong Le attempts to instill trust 08:20 Bitwise getting concerning calls? 09:09 Institutional Money moving out of Strategy 09:52 Matt Hougan was wrong about FTX bottom 10:55 $STRC Defi Layer at risk too 11:35 Sentiment crashed FTX not solvency 13:01 Bull vs Bear solution = Sell Bitcoin!? 13:52 Selling Bitcoin would make it worse 14:32 Stablecoin Rebrand 15:40 Stop being transparent!?? 16:12 Strategy under investigation 16:55 Praxos Capital: Strategy will collapse soon? 18:30 $STRC in freefall 19:06 CLARITY at risk again 19:42 Stay safe just in case 20:07 outro #Crypto #bitcoin #BTC ~Michael Saylor in a Doomloop?

Bitcoin tanked to $64,000 after Kevin Warsh's first FOMC turned full hawkish — the median dot plot now sees a 2026 rate HIKE, October hike odds jumped to 60%, and Bitcoin/Ether ETFs swung back to outflows ($111M combined, with BlackRock's IBIT bleeding $31M). But the on-chain picture is bullish: Bitcoin whales (1,000+ BTC addresses) just reversed months of selling and now control the highest BTC supply since March, absorbing 125,000 BTC in the first half of June. Add Strategy's STRC preferred stock hitting a record low (freezing Saylor's main BTC-buying engine), whale-sized 1,750 BTC put hedges at the $62K strike flashing weekend caution, Bitwise's Matt Hougan still calling for $1 million Bitcoin within 10 years, and the SEC scrapping the trade-through rule (clearing the runway for tokenized stocks) — and today's setup is the most confusing tape of the cycle. We break down whether the whale accumulation signals the bottom is in, what Warsh's hawkish pivot means for 2026, and whether the $62K weekend put hedge is the warning everyone's missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin just crashed below $62,000 as crypto markets have officially erased over $2 trillion from their October 2025 peak — a 48% drawdown — while $1.5 billion in leveraged longs got wiped out and Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak to 12 consecutive days, totaling $4 billion in the longest stretch of withdrawals in ETF history. Add Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the U.S. will NOT buy Bitcoin on the open market (the Strategic Reserve grows only at "deliberate speed" through confiscations), Sanders, Warren, and Bobby Scott moving to block Trump's plan to add crypto to 401(k) retirement accounts, Bitwise estimating Bitcoin's "fair value" at $224,000, Visa and Mastercard reportedly joining forces with Coinbase and Stripe on a new stablecoin platform, and BitMine filing a $300M preferred stock raise to stack ETH (copying Saylor's STRC playbook) — and today's setup is the most fragile crypto has looked all cycle. We break down what's driving the historic ETF bleed, whether the sovereign-bid bull case is officially dead, and what catalysts could stop Bitcoin from cracking $60K before the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Hougan is the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management — one of eleven spot Bitcoin ETF issuers, managing over $10 billion. When family offices, RIAs, and pension consultants size their Bitcoin allocation, his is the analysis they read. This is the institutional case for Bitcoin in plain language: Bitcoin as two investments at once (digital gold plus a call option on becoming the world's apolitical currency), the math behind his $1.4 million by 2035 call, and why he thinks Bitcoin is about to repeat the supply shock that just took gold parabolic. If you've been trying to explain Bitcoin to the most sophisticated person in your life — send them this. We discuss: Bitcoin as two investments in one — store of value + call option on currency status The kinetic vs. monetary chaos lenses, and why both push Bitcoin up Why Harvard's endowment quietly went BTC + gold as their two largest 13F positions The $36 billion first-year ETF launch — 6× the previous all-time record Why Matt's personal price target is $1.4 million by 2035 The gold supply shock parallel — and why Matt thinks Bitcoin is next Quantum computing — manageable upgrade problem or existential threat? Three ways to pitch Bitcoin to three different kinds of institutional allocator Why generational change is the biggest underrated catalyst in the space Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Crypto's old leaders are struggling, but new winners are breaking out. Ryan and David unpack the rise of HYPE, Zcash, and Venice, the macro bear fuel markets are ignoring, the EF talent exodus, and why David selling his last ETH may mark a new era for Ethereum and Bankless. ---

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management. Listen in as they discuss why crypto adoption among financial advisors is accelerating, how Bitcoin ETFs have opened the door for mainstream portfolio allocations, and why advisor personal ownership often comes before client allocations. They also explore the growing disconnect between crypto fundamentals and price action, why stablecoins and tokenization are becoming the key institutional narratives, how the CLARITY Act could unlock the next wave of adoption, and why investors may increasingly look at crypto assets and crypto equities together as complementary ways to gain exposure to the digital asset economy.

Markets are ripping back to all-time highs, but crypto still isn't following suit. Ryan and David break down the V-shaped recovery driven by Iran de-escalation, why Bitcoin is still stuck in range, and the growing bull vs bear divide across macro and onchain data. They also unpack Saylor's STRC “money printer,” the World Liberty DeFi controversy, and the SEC's surprise ruling that just gave DeFi a major win. Plus: the Bitcoin community's plan to freeze Satoshi's coins and what it means for the future of the network. ---

BTC's $1M prospects and Bitwise's Avalanche ETF with Matt Hougan. In today's Markets Outlook, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to make the case for $1 million bitcoin, breaking down why institutional demand is still just getting started and how global geopolitical chaos is actually accelerating crypto's rise as an apolitical currency. He also unpacks Bitwise's new Avalanche ETF (BAVA), what investors need to know about staking ETFs, and why Hyperliquid is forcing institutional players to rethink weekend trading. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Bitwise's Matt Hougan Joins Markets Outlook01:13 - Do We Need Another Bitcoin ETF?05:53 - Matt's Take on the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin07:30 - Geopolitical Chaos Is a Catalyst for Bitcoin12:16 - What It Will Take to Reach $1M Bitcoin13:28 - Bitwise's Avalanche ETF (BAVA)16:15 - What Investors Need to Know About Staking ETFs17:36 - Why HYPE is Appealing to Investors 19:16 - What Happens if Bitcoin Breaks $75,000? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

BTC's $1M prospects and Bitwise's Avalanche ETF with Matt Hougan. In today's Markets Outlook, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to make the case for $1 million bitcoin, breaking down why institutional demand is still just getting started and how global geopolitical chaos is actually accelerating crypto's rise as an apolitical currency. He also unpacks Bitwise's new Avalanche ETF (BAVA), what investors need to know about staking ETFs, and why Hyperliquid is forcing institutional players to rethink weekend trading. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Bitwise's Matt Hougan Joins Markets Outlook01:13 - Do We Need Another Bitcoin ETF?05:53 - Matt's Take on the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin07:30 - Geopolitical Chaos Is a Catalyst for Bitcoin12:16 - What It Will Take to Reach $1M Bitcoin13:28 - Bitwise's Avalanche ETF (BAVA)16:15 - What Investors Need to Know About Staking ETFs17:36 - Why HYPE is Appealing to Investors 19:16 - What Happens if Bitcoin Breaks $75,000? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, to discuss the monumental shift in how Wall Street views Bitcoin. From the 11-year battle for an ETF to the current integration of Bitcoin into the infrastructure of major wirehouses and banks, Matt explains why the "pitch" for Bitcoin has become infinitely easier. Whether you're an institutional treasurer or a retail investor, this conversation provides a deep dive into why "Wall Street has woken up" to the reality of Bitcoin as a superior financial technology.Chapters: 01:21 – Matt Hougan's Origin Story and Joining Bitwise04:15 – Overcoming Regulatory and Institutional Friction09:00 – The Bitwise Philosophy: Active vs. Passive Crypto Investing15:30 – The Strength of Institutional Infrastructure (CME & ETFs)23:00 – The "Steakhouse" Education: How Institutions are Adopting30:30 – In-Kind Transfers and ETF Mechanics34:00 – Investor Sentiment and the "Absolute Bottom" Trap38:15 – Macro Risks: Private Credit and Government Spending46:00 – The Future of Bitwise: Towards a Generational TrendDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance Bitcoin is sending mixed signals as institutional demand surges while whales continue to sell, creating one of the most important market setups of the year. With hundreds of millions flowing into Bitcoin ETFs despite price weakness, many are asking whether this is a sign of smart money accumulating—or a warning of further downside. In today's livestream, I'm joined by Matt Hougan to break down what's really happening beneath the surface, from ETF flows and whale activity to macro conditions and the evolving role of institutions in crypto. Is this the great transfer of Bitcoin—or the start of something bigger?

In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen from Bitwise to break down the real forces driving the crypto market right now, and why institutional demand could be the key to Bitcoin's next move. Despite bearish sentiment across crypto, institutions are quietly accumulating. From ETF inflows to regulatory developments and macro shifts, there are three critical signals that could push Bitcoin toward the $95K level in 2026.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We examine the proposed Clarity Act and its impact on stablecoin yields and crypto finance. Ryan and David discuss geopolitical tensions in Iran and their effects on global markets.  Highlights include Tom Lee's ETH staking venture, the NYSE's stock tokenization, and emerging quantum computing developments. We also touch on Coinbase's stock dip, Tether's auditing, and Fannie Mae's acceptance of crypto as collateral. ---

In today's episode, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen break down why Bitcoin is barely reacting to war, oil shocks, and macro chaos, and what that tells us about where the market is headed next. There's one key date coming up that could flip everything: April 15 (U.S. tax day). If they're right, crypto could stay weak until then… before making a major move higher.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is $1 million Bitcoin actually realistic? Or is it just another crypto fantasy?In this episode of the Milk Road Show, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explains why the path to $1M BTC may be far more realistic than most investors think. Instead of assuming Bitcoin needs to replace gold, Hougan breaks down the math showing that Bitcoin could reach $1 million simply by capturing a portion of the rapidly expanding global store-of-value market.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this first episode of Inflection Point, we explore the accelerating convergence between traditional finance and crypto as institutional adoption begins reshaping the foundations of global financial infrastructure. The conversation examines ETFs, DeFi innovation, market structure shifts, institutional flows, and how evolving investor behavior is changing Bitcoin and digital asset markets. Along the way, we discuss regulation, credit markets, technology limitations, and the broader implications of finance moving onchain. Enjoy! — Inflection Point: Apple

Crypto markets may be emerging from a months-long downturn,  the recent drawdown could mark the end of this latest crypto winter.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/coinbasePBNGuest: Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset ManagementBitwise Crypto Funds ➜ https://bit.ly/BitwiseCrypto00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Coinbase01:00 Over the weekend05:00 Hyperliquid outperformed05:30 Private Market exposure07:30 Private market allocation08:15 Boomers are back?09:30 Trump Slams Banks10:50 Bitwise Bottom signal?12:00 Tom Lee: There has been a position reset13:00 Crypto reaction to news14:00 Rate cut odds15:40 Arthur Hayes: Money printer coming18:00 Kraken becomes a bank20:00 Do the banks fight bank?21:30 Traditional Altseason is dead?22:40 LIGHTNING ROUND#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Crypto Rotation Begins?

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, says that the last six months of falling prices for Bitcoin and Ethereum represent a "normal crypto winter," the kind of downturn you see every few years, which typically lasts no longer than 11 months. He thinks the market is nearing the bottom of the cycle now, though he warns there could be more damage before any turnaround, especially with a market facing a lot of idiosyncratic events; still, he believes both crypto and global equity markets are poised for better days ahead. Hougan notes that cryptocurrency started as a "100% speculation" is evolving to where it truly becomes "as normal as gold," making it so solid that it's not really speculation at all; he says Bitcoin is roughly half way into that transition now. Long-term technical trader Mick Heyman, founder of Heyman Investment Counseling and author of "Mellow Your Money," sees the potential for the market to suffer a "shock event" — a one- or two-day decline of 10 to 15% — and a lot of volatility for the rest of this year, but he generally expects the market to push through that decline, which could get the Standard & Poor's 500 down to the 6,000 level, and then climb back higher. Heyman is not suggesting that investors trade out of the market to wait out the downturn; instead, he suggests diversifying and rebalancing, noting that "This is not a time to bet on energy or defense ...  This is not a time to bet for or against the Mag 7. ... This is a time to be sure you can handle that 10 or 15% drop." Plus, leading personal finance journalist Andrea Coombes discusses the end of the popular Direct File program from the IRS and how that is leaving consumers scrambling for free tax-filing help this year and where they can turn for help and red flags to watch for in the process.

While retail investors panic over volatility, institutions are quietly buying the dip. In this conversation, Matt Hogan breaks down why financial advisors, wirehouses, and major institutions are steadily allocating to Bitcoin, how the institutional adoption process actually unfolds over years (not weeks), and why this bear market feels fundamentally different from 2018 or 2022. We dive into the real valuation debate around Ethereum and Solana, why stablecoins and tokenization are the true institutional obsession right now, what BlackRock's move into Uniswap signals for DeFi, and whether a diversified, index-style approach may ultimately outperform trying to pick winners. Institutions already assume Bitcoin will be here in 10 years and that everything will be tokenized — the only question they're debating now is where the value accrues and whether this dip is an opportunity rather than a warning.

In this episode of The Milk Road Show, Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen break down why institutions are turning bullish, how stablecoins are reshaping global finance, and why the current bear market could be setting up the next major crypto rally. Despite negative sentiment, outflows, and fears around AI disruption and regulation, adoption continues to accelerate. From BlackRock's push into tokenization to Big Tech exploring stablecoin payments, the gap between crypto fundamentals and price action may be the largest it's ever been. That disconnect, Bitwise argues, is exactly where long-term opportunities are born.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, breaks down why we're still in a crypto winter, the truth about central bank gold buying, and why Bitcoin's revenue problem doesn't matter… yet. We dive into the Kevin Warsh Fed era, quantum risks, and the rise of AI agents. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, joins us to talk about the current state of the crypto winter and when the bottom is finally in. We explore the digital gold narrative, explaining why central bank buying—not debasement—drove gold's recent surge. Matt details the institutional vs. retail divide, the impact of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, and the looming debate over Bitcoin's security budget. Plus, we tackle the quantum discount and how AI agents could 1000x on-chain activity. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Altcoins like Sui and Aptos fell 70%+ in 2025. * Institutions might end the winter by Q2 2026. * BTC volatility capped at 50-60% drawdowns. * Gold price surge driven by central bank buys. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:22 Is it still "crypto winter"? 04:34 Why January? 06:36 Market segments 08:31 Gold 10:54 Central banks & Bitcoin 12:56 Causes of the crash 14:52 Kevin Warsh 16:58 Fed hawks become doves 17:34 Quantum... oh so scary! 19:59 Bitcoin Core 21:44 Revenue 24:37 Beyond "digital gold" narrative 26:44 AI

In this episode, Matt Hougan (Bitwise CIO) breaks down why the bear market may have quietly begun in January 2025, long before the recent Bitcoin selloff. We analyze the real causes behind the February 5th crash, the role of institutional ETF flows, OG Bitcoin selling, the four-year cycle, and why “no bid” markets fall fast.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Crypto enters a full-blown pain market as Bitcoin, ETH, tech stocks, and even gold sell off together. Ryan and David break down why crowded trades are unwinding across markets, what the Warsh Fed chair pick means for rates and risk assets, and whether crypto has become uniquely fragile in this cycle. They dig into Vitalik's L2 pivot and what it signals about Ethereum's next era, unpack massive institutional paper losses at Strategy, BitMine, and Galaxy, and analyze Polymarket odds on where Bitcoin goes next. Plus: OGs selling to ETF buyers, the Clarity Act standoff between banks and crypto, and how to survive the psychology of a real bear market. ---

Bitcoin may be deeper into a crypto winter than headlines suggest, according to Matt Hougan, who argues the downturn has been quietly masked by institutional flows and ETF demand. In this discussion, we unpack how weakening retail participation, struggling altcoins, and collapsing crypto equities reveal underlying stress that Bitcoin's price alone doesn't show. Hougan's key takeaway is contrarian: if this has been a hidden winter all along, the market may be closer to exhaustion than collapse, setting the stage for stabilization or reversal as excess leverage clears and weaker participants exit the system.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan breaks down the 2025 bear market, central banks' preference for bitcoin over gold, and Solana's potential to challenge Ethereum's dominance. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk's Markets Outlook with Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. He explains why he believes 2025 was a bear market and where he sees markets going from here. Hougan breaks down why central banks are eyeing bitcoin as a superior self-custody tool to gold, Bitwise's on-chain yield vaults, and why he's betting on Solana as the challenger to Ethereum's dominance.- Timecodes:0:53 - Why Are Markets Down Today?3:13 - Precious Metals vs. Bitcoin7:05 - Why the Crypto ETF Genie is Already Out of the Bottle9:15 - Bitwise's On-Chain Yield and DeFi Vaults13:22 -What Central Banks Are Asking Bitwise About Bitcoin17:44 - How Matt Hougan Thinks BTC Gets to $6.5 Million in 20 Years19:15 - Beyond BTC and ETH: Matt Hougan's Case for Altcoins21:00 - Solana vs. Ethereum: The Battle for Wall Street24:20 - What Impact Would Trump's Fed Reserve Chair Nominee, Kevin Warsh, Have on Crypto? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan breaks down the 2025 bear market, central banks' preference for bitcoin over gold, and Solana's potential to challenge Ethereum's dominance. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk's Markets Outlook with Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. He explains why he believes 2025 was a bear market and where he sees markets going from here. Hougan breaks down why central banks are eyeing bitcoin as a superior self-custody tool to gold, Bitwise's on-chain yield vaults, and why he's betting on Solana as the challenger to Ethereum's dominance. With President Trump tapping Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Hougan weighs in on what this means for crypto. Notably, Warsh is listed as an investor and advisor on Bitwise's website.- Timecodes:0:53 - Why Are Markets Down Today?3:13 - Precious Metals vs. Bitcoin7:05 - Why the Crypto ETF Genie is Already Out of the Bottle9:15 - Bitwise's On-Chain Yield and DeFi Vaults13:22 -What Central Banks Are Asking Bitwise About Bitcoin17:44 - How Matt Hougan Thinks BTC Gets to $6.5 Million in 20 Years19:15 - Beyond BTC and ETH: Matt Hougan's Case for Altcoins21:00 - Solana vs. Ethereum: The Battle for Wall Street24:20 - What Impact Would Trump's Fed Reserve Chair Nominee, Kevin Warsh, Have on Crypto? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Washington takes center stage this week as crypto collides with power, policy, and markets. Ryan and David break down the CLARITY Act fight in the Senate, why banks want to kill stablecoin yield, and why Coinbase says the bill may be worse than no bill at all. They also unpack Trump's DOJ targeting Jerome Powell and what it means for Fed independence, silver's explosive move as markets search for safety, X's push toward becoming a crypto super app, and the NYC mayor's meme coin disaster. Plus: Tom Lee's surprising MrBeast investment and what it signals about capital, culture, and crypto's next phase. ---

2025 was looking like yet another banner year for Bitcoin for Bitcoin prices until a wave of selling in the Fall sent the cryptocurrency into a bear market. Matt Hougan of Bitwise explains what happened and why he thinks 2026 will be another year for the record books and more ETF issuance. Plus, the Federal Reserve is slapped with a criminal investigation by the Dept. of Justice over its renovation project, and Chair Powell claps back. At stake, the independence of the Fed, and the sanctity of the capital markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prediction markets are turning into real-time intelligence, and policymakers are already reacting. In this week's Weekly Rollup, Ryan and David unpack the Venezuela “Maduro” trade, the debate over fairness vs. public signal, and Polymarket's expansion into real estate markets. They also cover Bitcoin's lowest-vol year ever, Solana's DEX surge, Ethereum's stablecoin settlement ATH, Morgan Stanley's crypto ETF filings, Zcash's governance blowup, Lighter's massive $LIT airdrop, Vitalik's “trilemma solved” claim, Wyoming's state stablecoin, and Strategy's path toward major indices. ---

Bitwise's Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen return with 10 big predictions for 2026. From the case for $1M BTC (and why the classic four-year cycle may be dead) to a world where ETFs soak up more than 100% of new BTC/ETH/SOL supply. We get into Bitcoin volatility vs. mega-cap tech, crypto equities vs. tech equities, and why Polymarket could smash past its 2024 election-era highs. Plus: stablecoins as an “escape valve” that emerging economies may blame for currency stress, on-chain also known as “ETFs 2.0,” and how the Clarity Act could be the starter's gun for ETH and SOL to run. ------