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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...

Bitwise Asset Management says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are expected to reach new all-time highs in 2025, with Bitcoin projected to trade above $200,000. The prediction, shared in Bitwise's mid-year forecast review, reflects the firm's continued...

Investor optimism surrounding a potential XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has reached new heights. What Happened: Bettors on the Polymarket prediction platform are assigning an 89% chance of U.S. approval for XRP ETF by the end of 2025. This surge in confidence, up from 70% earlier...

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:...

According to several experts in the sector, Bitcoin ETFs and cryptocurrency-related ETFs have made significant progress since launching in January 2024 and setting inflow records. Here's what three Bitcoin-ETF experts had to say about the sector’s growth, why people are choosing Bitcoin ETFs...

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley says 2025 marks a "watershed year" for crypto as regulatory clarity, institutional adoption and mainstream political support converge to reshape the investment landscape for digital assets. What Happened: Speaking with CNBC at the Bitcoin Conference 2025, Horsley...

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...

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”...

Crypto asset manager Bitwise Asset Management, overseeing $12 billion in client assets, has announced the launched the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (NYSE:OWNB) on NYSE Arca, targeting companies holding at least 1,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in their corporate treasuries. What Happened:...

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...

Bitwise Asset Management is taking on a more aggressive stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The company filed for an ETF on Dec. 26 with a strategy to focus on business companies significantly exposed to Bitcoin. The companies in question are firms holding more than 1,000 Bitcoin and have strong...

The cryptocurrency XRP Token (CRYPTO: XRP) from Ripple has soared in price over the last week, with optimism coming from an XRP exchange-traded fund and news that Ripple will invest in a newly rebranded Physical XRP ETP. While Ripple has hit new 52-week highs, the cryptocurrency remains down from...

Blockchain payments firm Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) on Wednesday announced plans to invest in the newly rebranded Bitwise Physical XRP ETP. The ETP, which is backed by XRP, is part of a broader rebranding effort by Bitwise Asset Management to enhance its European product suite. What Happened: Brad...

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...

The S-1 filing by Bitwise Asset Management for a proposed XRP exchange-traded product (ETP) has sparked debate among investors and analysts regarding its potential approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). What Happened: The proposal seeks to create a fund that directly holds...