Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, contends that the cryptocurrency market’s bear phase largely concluded last year, its severity masked by substantial institutional buying through ETFs and corporate accumulation. He posits that Bitcoin is now in a recovery stage, while the anticipated rally in alternative cryptocurrencies will be highly selective, rewarding projects with demonstrable utility over mere speculation.
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The cryptocurrency market has been mired in a severe ‘crypto winter’ since January 2025, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management. Despite positive developments in regulation and institutional adoption, major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have suffered steep declines, with Bitcoin falling out of the global top ten assets by market capitalization. Hougan argues that institutional investment has masked the downturn’s true depth and suggests the bear market may be closer to exhaustion than its beginning, predicting a sooner-than-expected recovery.
about Crypto Winter Since Jan 2025: Recovery May Be Near, Says Bitwise CIOBitwise Sees Crypto Cyclical Low Amid Q4 Divergence
Bitwise Asset Management argues that crypto’s recent downturn resembles a cyclical low, marked by weak prices but strengthening fundamentals. The firm’s Q4 2025 review highlights a divergence between market performance and on-chain activity, drawing parallels to early 2023 before a multi-year rally. Key catalysts for 2026 include regulatory clarity, stablecoin growth, Fed leadership changes, and broader ETF adoption.
about Bitwise Sees Crypto Cyclical Low Amid Q4 DivergenceBitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Targeting DeFi, AI, and Privacy Tokens
In a bold move to expand regulated cryptocurrency access, Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch eleven new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting digital assets beyond the established Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) markets. The proposed “Strategy ETFs” aim to provide institutional and retail investors with simplified exposure to leading altcoins in decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence, privacy, and emerging blockchain platforms, strategically positioning for anticipated regulatory clarity in 2026.
about Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Targeting DeFi, AI, and Privacy TokensBitwise Crypto Fund Uplists to NYSE Arca, Boosting Mainstream Access
In a significant move for digital asset integration, Bitwise Asset Management has uplisted its 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) from the over-the-counter market to the NYSE Arca exchange. This transition, effective as of Tuesday, transforms BITW into an exchange-traded product on a major regulated platform, signaling a pivotal step in bringing diversified cryptocurrency exposure into the mainstream financial infrastructure. The fund offers investors a consolidated gateway to the ten largest digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP (XRP).
about Bitwise Crypto Fund Uplists to NYSE Arca, Boosting Mainstream AccessMicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Bet Faces Collapse Fears as Stock Plunges
Fears are mounting that MicroStrategy’s massive Bitcoin treasury strategy could unravel after the company acknowledged it might sell Bitcoin for the first time. The firm’s stock has plunged 30% in a month as Bitcoin declined, raising comparisons to historic corporate collapses like Enron and Lehman Brothers and challenging the notion that the company is ‘too big to fail.’
about MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Faces Collapse Fears as Stock PlungesSolana ETF Hits Record $39.5M Inflow as SOL Rebounds
Solana is staging a remarkable comeback as record-breaking institutional inflows into Bitwise’s Solana ETF signal renewed confidence in the network. The $39.5 million single-day inflow marks the largest since the product’s launch, helping SOL rebound from recent market turbulence. This institutional vote of confidence comes despite broader crypto market outflows exceeding $1.9 billion, positioning Solana as a standout performer in a challenging landscape.
about Solana ETF Hits Record $39.5M Inflow as SOL ReboundsDave Portnoy’s $1M XRP Bet Defies Market Sentiment
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has executed a bold $1 million investment in XRP despite the cryptocurrency’s recent 15% price decline and ongoing market pessimism. His contrarian move, part of a $2.15 million cryptocurrency allocation that also includes Bitcoin and Ethereum, comes as institutional interest in XRP grows with new ETF offerings and bullish analyst projections. The timing suggests Portnoy may be positioning ahead of potential market shifts, betting against prevailing sentiment in what he describes as a calculated attempt to ‘buy the dip’ in a bleeding market.
about Dave Portnoy's $1M XRP Bet Defies Market Sentiment21Shares Launches 2X Leveraged Dogecoin ETF on Nasdaq
21Shares has launched a 2X leveraged Dogecoin ETF on the Nasdaq Exchange, marking the firm’s first foray into leveraged crypto products. The move comes amid growing competition in the altcoin ETF space, with Grayscale also preparing to debut a non-leveraged Dogecoin fund next week, reflecting institutional efforts to meet rising demand for alternative digital asset exposure despite recent market volatility.
about 21Shares Launches 2X Leveraged Dogecoin ETF on NasdaqXRP Rebounds from $2.03 Support as Analysts Eye Macro Bottom
Ripple’s XRP has demonstrated resilience after testing a critical $2.03 support level, with analysts suggesting this could mark the macro bottom for the digital asset. The recovery comes alongside significant institutional developments as multiple XRP-focused ETFs enter the market, signaling growing mainstream adoption.
about XRP Rebounds from $2.03 Support as Analysts Eye Macro BottomBitwise XRP ETF Launching Thursday on NYSE
Bitwise Asset Management is launching a groundbreaking spot exchange-traded fund tracking XRP, scheduled to begin trading on Thursday under the ticker symbol ‘XRP’ on the New York Stock Exchange. This development marks a significant milestone in cryptocurrency investment products, though it breaks from conventional naming practices and has sparked discussions about potential market confusion between the ETF and the underlying digital asset.
about Bitwise XRP ETF Launching Thursday on NYSEBitwise Launches First US Spot Solana ETF, Bypassing SEC
Bitwise Asset Management has successfully launched the first U.S. spot Solana ETF while the SEC was shut down, disrupting traditional regulatory processes and forcing competitors to rethink their product strategies. The Solana Staking ETF, which tracks the spot price of the sixth-largest cryptocurrency, utilized an untested regulatory pathway that didn’t require formal SEC approval. JPMorgan predicts this development could unlock billions in investor capital, with altcoin ETFs potentially attracting $14 billion during their first six months, including $6 billion specifically for Solana products.
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