Matt Hougan

Matt Hougan

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CIO, Bitwise Asset Management; frequent posts on crypto ETFs, advisor adoption, and ETF structure

Bitcoin Gains From Iran Conflict, Avalanche ETF Launched
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bitcoin Gains From Iran Conflict, Avalanche ETF Launched

Great conversation this morning with @CoinDesk. We covered: * Why bitcoin benefits from the Iran conflict * Why Bitwise launched an Avalanche ETF * The outlook for the market through year-end https://t.co/lcBRJQeFDf

By Matt Hougan
Bitwise Explores Thursday’s Bitcoin Outlook – Register Now
SocialApr 6, 2026

Bitwise Explores Thursday’s Bitcoin Outlook – Register Now

Join us on Thursday as Bitwise breaks down the outlook for bitcoin. Registration details in Brad's post.

By Matt Hougan
Banks Fear Profit Flight, Not Deposit Flight, Over Stablecoins
SocialMar 25, 2026

Banks Fear Profit Flight, Not Deposit Flight, Over Stablecoins

With stablecoins, the banks aren't worried about deposit flight. They're worried about profit flight. These numbers are embarrassing. https://t.co/JZICGB5MWv

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Contest Winner Ish Becomes Star Team Member
SocialMar 24, 2026

Contest Winner Ish Becomes Star Team Member

Ish won the Bitwise Research hiring contest a few months ago. He's been a tremendous addition to our team.

By Matt Hougan
Geoff From Standard Chartered Predicts Crypto’s Next Evolution
SocialMar 11, 2026

Geoff From Standard Chartered Predicts Crypto’s Next Evolution

I read everything Geoff at Standard Chartered writes, so it was a real joy to joy this pod with him. Great conversation on where crypto is heading.

By Matt Hougan
Finance Shifts to Blockchain; Token Value Capture Decides Future
SocialMar 11, 2026

Finance Shifts to Blockchain; Token Value Capture Decides Future

It's pretty clear that essentially all of finance will move on blockchain-based rails in the coming years. The only real question left is how much value gets captured by tokens vs. other entities. That will be the battleground for the...

By Matt Hougan
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Donates 10% Profits to Developers
SocialMar 4, 2026

Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Donates 10% Profits to Developers

There is only one bitcoin ETF that donates 10% of gross profits to bitcoin open-source developers.

By Matt Hougan
Bitcoin Boosts 60/40 Portfolio Returns in Every 3‑Year Window
SocialMar 3, 2026

Bitcoin Boosts 60/40 Portfolio Returns in Every 3‑Year Window

New study update: Adding bitcoin to a 60/40 portfolio has increased cumulative and risk-adjusted returns in 100% of three-year holding periods. The win rate over two years is 93%! Updated study from @Bitwise with data through year-end 2025. Link and details...

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Why Next Year Calls for Both Bullish and Bearish Views
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Why Next Year Calls for Both Bullish and Bearish Views

Great conversation. We cover why to be bullish ... and bearish ... about the next 12 months.

By Matt Hougan