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☆ Bitcoin prices will rally substantially after this week's halving, says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin prices will rally substantially after this week's halving, says Bitwise CIO Matt HouganMatt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the impact of the expected bitcoin halving this week, whether bitcoin can be considered a store of value, what to make of the recent volatility, and more.

Persons: Matt Hougan Matt Hougan Organizations: Bitwise, Management

☆ Bitcoin may start to lose its reputation as a volatile asset. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Meredith Mutter | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bitcoin may start to lose its reputation as a volatile asset. According to Bitwise Asset Management's Matt Hougan, the cryptocurrency's wild price swings have come down substantially over the past decade. "What's driving the bitcoin market right now is a simple demand-supply imbalance," the firm's chief investment officer told CNBC's "ETF Edge" on Monday. While Bitwise is betting on bitcoin's growth, ProShares has an ETF looking to profit from losses with its Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF . Hyman's ProShares also operates a long-bitcoin ETF: ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

Persons: Matt Hougan, CNBC's, Bitcoin, Hougan, Mark Twain, Simeon Hyman, Hyman, bitcoin Organizations: CNBC

☆ ETF Edge: How spot bitcoin ETF landscape is shaping up
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailETF Edge: How spot bitcoin ETF landscape is shaping upMatt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management CIO, joins CNBC's Bob Pisani on the 'Halftime Report' to discuss spot bitcoin ETF adoption and the new flow of interest into the space.

Persons: Matt Hougan, Bob Pisani Organizations: Bitwise, Management

☆ This has been bitcoin's IPO moment, says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThis has been bitcoin's IPO moment, says Bitwise CIO Matt HouganMatt Hougan, Bitwise CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the spot bitcoin ETF market, who the ETF buyers are, latest bitcoin rally, demand outlook, prospect of an ethereum ETF, and more.

Persons: Matt Hougan Matt Hougan Organizations: Bitwise

☆ Bitwise's Matt Hougan and DACFP's Ric Edelman on the growing adoption of spot bitcoin ETFs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitwise's Matt Hougan and DACFP's Ric Edelman on the growing adoption of spot bitcoin ETFsMatt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, and Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, join CNBC's Bob Pisani at the Exchange ETF conference in Miami Beach to discuss the growing adoption of spot bitcoin ETFs and where they fit in a diversified investment portfolio.

Persons: Matt Hougan, DACFP's Ric Edelman, Ric Edelman, Bob Pisani Organizations: Asset Management, Digital Assets, Financial Professionals, Exchange ETF Locations: Miami Beach

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin retreats from $50,000 after hotter-than-expected inflation data: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, and Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, discuss the growing adoption of spot bitcoin ETFs among investment advisors.

Persons: explainers, Matt Hougan, Ric Edelman Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Asset Management, Digital Assets, Financial Professionals

☆ Bitcoin, AI and Magnificent 7: The emerging ETF trends as industry gathers for big conference
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

To grow, the ETF industry has to expand the offerings of active management and devise new ways to entice investors. The big topics in 2024: Bitcoin, AI, Magnificent 7 alternativesIn 2024, the industry is betting that the new crop of bitcoin ETFs will pull in billions. Financial advisors are divided on whether to jump inTen spot bitcoin ETFs have successfully launched. Inflows into bitcoin ETFs to date have been modest, but bitcoin ETFs are being viewed by some advisors as the first true bridge between traditional finance and the crypto community. Jason Pereira, senior partner & financial Planner, Woodgate Financial, is speaking on how financial advisors are using artificial intelligence.

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☆ Bitcoin ETFs could open floodgates to $30 trillion wealth management market
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

SEC Chair Gary Gensler continues to issue stern warnings when it comes to crypto investments, but that's not holding back activity. For the $30 trillion advised wealth management industry, the floodgates could be about to open. "For the vast majority of people, a low-cost bitcoin ETF is going to be the easiest way to do that," Hougan said. According to data from Robinhood , 81% of bitcoin ETF trading volume in the first week was in individual accounts, with the rest in retirement accounts. In a report on its website in October, Galaxy Digital said the "strongest marginal improvement" occurred when portfolios moved from a 0% to 1% bitcoin allocation.

Persons: Gary Gensler, that's, Jan van Eck, Anthony Pompliano, Pompliano, Matt Hougan, wirehouses, they've, Hougan, WisdomTree, bitcoin, Matt Walsh, Walsh Organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Investments, Chartered, Fund, Management, VettaFi, CFA, Investor Trust, Galaxy Digital, Fidelity, Island Ventures, Fidelity Investments Locations: U.S, Robinhood

☆ Bitwise launches Ether-themed ETFs: AETH, BTOP start trading today
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitwise launches Ether-themed ETFs: AETH, BTOP start trading todayMatt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss two new Ethereum themed ETFs that will start trading today, what it means for the status of spot Bitcoin ETFs, and more.

Persons: Matt Hougan Organizations: Bitwise, Management

☆ Ether futures ETFs hit the market as SEC mulls next steps on bitcoin fund
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The number of ETFs tied to cryptocurrencies is expanding dramatically in the first week of October, with a wave of funds that buy ether futures launching on Monday. "I think the long-term buyers of these products are financial professionals — financial advisors, family offices," and registered investment advisors, said Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. The fund has slightly lagged the price of spot bitcoin since inception in 2021, when bitcoin was near an all-time high. "The thing that people wanted to find out was would a bitcoin futures ETF do its job? And in fact it has done that quite well," said Simeon Hyman, head of the investment strategy group at ProShares.

Persons: Matt Hougan, BETH, bitcoin, Simeon Hyman

☆ How the SEC could respond to Grayscale's bitcoin ETF win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow the SEC could respond to Grayscale's bitcoin ETF winVedder Price attorney Jeremy Senderowicz, Grayscale CLO Craig Salm and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan join CNBC's Bob Pisani on "ETF Edge" to discuss how the SEC could respond to Grayscale's legal win in its pursuit of a spot bitcoin ETF.

Persons: Vedder Price, Jeremy Senderowicz, Craig Salm, Matt Hougan, Bob Pisani Organizations: SEC

☆ Grayscale's win against the SEC may lead to a bitcoin ETF by year-end, Bitwise's Matt Hougan
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGrayscale's win against the SEC may lead to a bitcoin ETF by year-end, Bitwise's Matt HouganMatt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss the SEC's response to Grayscale winning its SPOT Bitcoin ETF appeal, the timeframe for bringing crypto ETFs to market, and more.

Persons: Bitwise's Matt Hougan Matt Hougan Organizations: SEC, Bitwise Asset Management

☆ A spot bitcoin ETF is much closer to reality, but investors aren't quite there yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The court simply said that the SEC has erred in approving one ETF (bitcoin futures) and not approving another (spot bitcoin). 1) Approve all or some of the nine applications for a spot bitcoin ETF as soon as possible. Applicants for a spot bitcoin ETFGrayscale Bitcoin TrustArk/21 Shares Bitcoin TrustBitwise Bitcoin ETF TrustBlackRock Bitcoin ETF TrustVanEck Bitcoin TrustWisdomTree Bitcoin TrustValkyrie Bitcoin FundInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETFFidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust2) Delay as long as the law allows. Even assuming a spot bitcoin ETF is coming, it doesn't mean Grayscale can necessarily jump the line. Note: Matt Hougan Chief Investment, Officer for Bitwise Asset Management, one of the applicants for a spot bitcoin ETF, will appear on ETF Edge on Halftime Report Wednesday.

Persons: Gary Gensler, Who's, Matt, Craig Salm, Grayscale's, Jeremy I, VedderPrice Organizations: Appeals, Federal Circuit, Washington , D.C, SEC, U.S, BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitcoin, Federal Register, Investment, Bitwise Asset Management, Edge Locations: Washington ,

☆ Next week or next year? Shifty deadline looms for a spot bitcoin ETF
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Kevin Schmidt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While a decision from the Securities and Exchange Commission on the future of spot bitcoin ETFs could come as soon as this weekend, Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan warns that crypto investors might have to wait a while longer. "In every case since 2016, [the SEC] has taken up to or entirety of the 240 days they have to review these applications," Hougan told CNBC's Bob Pisani on "ETF Edge" on Monday. Besides Ark, eight other organizations including Hougan's firm, Bitwise, have filed applications for a spot bitcoin ETF. Grayscale has also filed to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a spot fund. "I think there should be a fair playing field that allows us to have multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs that compete in the market," Hougan said.

Persons: Matt Hougan, Hougan, CNBC's Bob Pisani Organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission, Bitwise, SEC, Federal, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Locations: bitcoin

☆ Bitcoin ETF deadline looms: Another punt in the cards?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin ETF deadline looms: Another punt in the cards? Matt Hougan, chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss the SEC's upcoming decision on bitcoin ETFs, addressing concerns about fraud and market manipulation, and the success of bitcoin futures ETFs.

Persons: Matt Hougan Organizations: Bitwise Asset Management

☆ The deadline for a ruling on Ark's application for a bitcoin ETF is near
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Ark's application for a spot bitcoin ETF was published in the Federal Register on May 15. Get in line: Bitcoin ETF applications(Date filed & Last possible review) Ark/21 Shares Bitcoin Trust 5/15/23 1/10/24Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust 7/18/23 3/15/24BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Trust 7/19/23 3/16/24VanEck Bitcoin Trust 7/19/23 3/16/24WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust 7/19/23 3/16/24Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund 7/19/23 3/16/24First Trust Galaxy Bitcoin 7/19/23 3/16/24Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust 7/19/23 3/16/24 A ninth organization, Grayscale, has filed to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a Bitcoin Spot ETF. 'Surveillance sharing agreement'The SEC has denied all prior spot bitcoin ETF applications, citing fraud and manipulation in the underlying markets. Supporters of a spot bitcoin ETF have been emboldened by a court case unfolding between Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and the SEC. Seif runs the Purpose Bitcoin ETF, a spot bitcoin ETF that has been trading in Canada since February, 2021.

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☆ BlackRock applied to launch a bitcoin fund. Then came the conspiracy theories.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Rebecca Ungarino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Crypto influencers seized on BlackRock's application to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Some said it sends a bullish sign to the wider crypto market; others spread conspiracy theories. The attention underscores the relatively new scrutiny BlackRock faces in the mainstream. "So BlackRock, Citadel, Deutsche Bank and NASDAQ have all started to enter the crypto space in the last week. Citadel, BlackRock, Schwab JPMorgan…" (These tweets refer to Citadel, the hedge fund founded and led by billionaire Ken Griffin.

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☆ Why cryptocurrencies are climbing after the SEC sued the largest U.S. crypto exchange
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

It's only Tuesday, but the Securities and Exchange Commission has already brought legal action against two of the biggest platforms in crypto – and to the surprise of some, crypto prices are climbing. What began as a muted reaction Tuesday to the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase , the largest U.S. crypto exchange and first publicly listed crypto company, turned into a positive one. At one point in the afternoon, bitcoin and ether had nearly recovered their losses from the previous day's crypto market sell-off, sparked by the SEC's lawsuit against Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world. Investors are also now anticipating another Fed rate hike, which has typically weighed on crypto prices. "Crypto prices are up 60% or more YTD, the crypto winter is over," he added.

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☆ Bitcoin rises after SEC sues Coinbase alleging it acted as an unregistered broker
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cryptocurrency prices were slightly higher Tuesday after the Securities and Exchange Commission sued crypto services provider Coinbase. On Tuesday, the SEC filed a lawsuit in New York federal court alleging that Coinbase has been acting as an unregistered broker and exchange. The news came one day after the SEC alleged that Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world by volume, and its co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, violated securities laws. Since January, the SEC has charged Kraken, Genesis and Gemini Trust with offering unregistered securities to investors. It also issued a Wells Notice to Coinbase earlier this year warning the company of potential securities charges.

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☆ Bitcoin jumps 8% as First Republic pulls banking sector concerns back into focus
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cryptocurrencies jumped on Wednesday as investor concerns about the U.S. banking sector began to swell again, with First Republic Bank fighting to avoid another collapse. "Crypto rallies during banking crises, and it looks like the banking crisis may not be over," Hougan said. "As First Republic is now on the verge of collapse, bitcoin represents both a safe haven versus uncertain bank deposits." As crypto rallied, the U.S. dollar index moved lower and was on pace for worst day since Apr. 12, when bitcoin traded at its highs of this year.

☆ Ether's strong first-quarter performance was upstaged by bitcoin. Here's what comes next
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bitcoin opened investors' eyes to the diversity of its narrative as its price fought a banking crisis, a regulatory crackdown and persistent inflation. Further, some see technological advances on the Ethereum network as laying the groundwork for the new cycle. That breakthrough accelerated its development pathway, allowing major Ethereum blockchain upgrades on the regular, Hougan added. "There are positives and negatives that could come from the Shanghai upgrade," he said. The Shanghai upgrade follows the Ethereum Merge , the September transition of the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake.

☆ Bitcoin outlook: Crypto may be in a bull market now, but investors should still tread carefully
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The case for a new crypto bull market has been slowly growing since the beginning of the year and gained more strength still in March. For Orsini, the new bull market in crypto began on Jan. 13, when bitcoin broke through its 200-day moving average. "But an enduring secular bull market will have clarity and regulation underpinning it." "When that framework gets introduced you're going to be closer to the beginning of a secular bull market." Less liquidity, bigger swings Bull market or not, investors agree it'll be no straight line up over the next few months.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin reclaims $22,000, and Senate Banking Committee holds hearing on crypto crash: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise, explains why he believes crypto prices will rally in 2023.

☆ Two things worked 'exceptionally well' through the year's crypto crises: Asset management firm
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTwo things worked 'exceptionally well' through the year's crypto crises: Asset management firmMatt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management discusses the fallout from FTX's collapse and what in the cryptocurrency industry has worked "incredibly well."

☆ FTX: Inside the crypto giant's downfall
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Crypto contagionThe crypto industry is on edge, waiting for the next dominoes to fall. Soon after FTX went down, crypto firms were inundated requests from customers seeking to claw their money back — the crypto equivalent of a run on the bank. The pain isn’t confined to crypto companies. SBF had become a fixture in Washington, too, where he regularly traveled to lobby lawmakers for greater regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. “It’s about fraud and the power of virtue signaling.”He added: “This scandal, far from destroying crypto, practically ensures that crypto will be around for a long, long time.”

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