Matt Hougan

It’s been an eventful week in the world of cryptocurrencies. Here’s a quick roundup of the major stories that could impact your investments. IRS Rule Changes In 2026 Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Traders Need To Know About The IRS has announced new rules for U.S. crypto investors. Starting in...

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) was trading higher late Wednesday amid expectations of an "epic" end-of-year run for the sixth-largest cryptocurrency. Solana Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum In Weekly Returns SOL ran up to $225 earlier in the day, extending a rally that has pushed it to levels not seen in more than...

A new note from crypto asset manager Bitwise points to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), and Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) as the "cleanest plays" in the emerging race to tokenize trillions of dollars in real-world assets (RWAs). What Happened: In a sharp departure from...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management on Monday described the surge in public companies holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a “megatrend” that is set to accelerate, driven by concerns over dollar devaluation and growing investor confidence. What Happened:...

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) volatility is well known, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues that when viewed within the context of a broader portfolio, the asset may improve performance without proportionately increasing risk. In a note published by Bitwise Asset Management on June 3...

Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) powerful rally is reviving optimism across the altcoin space, with top analysts projecting a full-scale altcoin bull market in 2025. What Happened: During an episode of the Wolf of All Streets podcast with Scott Melker published on May 14, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is acting like an asset eager to climb higher if macroeconomic obstacles were to ease, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. What Happened: Despite significant market turbulence, Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience, trading flat over...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may have become increasingly correlated with stocks amid escalating trade war concerns, but an analyst predicted that a deteriorating economic environment will eventually decouple the apex cryptocurrency from the risk-on sector. What Happened: Michael Terpin, CEO of ...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, says the United States' evolving stance on the dollar's global reserve role could trigger a structural shift in the financial system, one that favors alternative stores of value like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold. What Happened: In...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, declared that the final existential threat to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) vanished with President Trump's recent executive order establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. What Happened: In a note released on Tuesday, Hougan argued...

Bitwise‘s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan sees Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) well-positioned for the future, citing several political developments as fundamentally bullish factors. What Happened: Speaking at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York on Thursday, Hougan argued that current...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan explained Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) often contradictory behavior during market crises, despite its narrative as an inflation hedge. What Happened: In a research note released Tuesday, Hougan said that short-term price dips that Bitcoin...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, believes Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could more than double to $200,000 by the end of 2025, provided the Federal Reserve takes steps to stimulate the economy. What Happened: Hougan's remarks come amid what he describes as a “coiled spring”...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Wednesday that despite a bumpy rollout, President Donald Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement remains bullish for the market, a view tempered by industry critique over its scope. What Happened: Unveiled on Sunday, the reserve—set to include...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matthew Hougan on Monday said while meme coin ETFs are not entirely off the table, they are not a “free-for-all,” highlighting the need for a liquid, globally distributed market with limited insider influence. What Happened: Speaking with Benzinga at The...