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☆ Donald Trump's economic policies should be positive for crypto: Bitwise's Matt Hougan
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDonald Trump's economic policies should be positive for crypto: Bitwise's Matt HouganCNBC 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. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan speaks with Crypto World's Tanaya Macheel about what he expects for crypto markets under a Trump administration and his bullish outlook for ETH.

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☆ Bitcoin is closing in on $90,000 for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this article COINBTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTDado Ruvic | ReutersBitcoin was trading just shy of $90,000 Monday night after breaching $80,000 just a day earlier. Its price is expected by many investors to continue making fresh records on its way up to $100,000 later this year. "Strong positive sentiment is likely to persist through the balance of 2024 and [we] see bitcoin prices potentially reaching the six-figure mark by the end of this year." Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Bitcoin is closing in on the $90,000 for the first time everCrypto investors have been cheering President-elect Donald Trump's promises to make the regulatory environment more supportive and even friendly toward crypto businesses, which have long struggled with a lack of clarity of the rules of the road. "We're now in a positive regulatory environment, we now have tailwinds from that, and that comes in the case of a market that was already in a bull market … that's going to push us higher."

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin sets another record, crypto stocks soar as post-election rally continues: 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 of Bitwise breaks down bitcoin's continued rally.

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☆ ETF world buzzing about new cash flooding into funds seen winning from Trump trades
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"For example, during Trump's previous administration, deregulation in the energy sector boosted oil and gas stocks, benefiting energy ETFs." Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (BND), two of the world's largest bond ETFs, and longer-term funds like iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). Crypto ETFS having big year and getting bigger Since launching in January, crypto ETFs have attracted roughly $70 billion in assets, one of the most successful ETF launches ever. Bitcoin ETFs including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest bitcoin ETF by assets under management, have seen significant inflows since October. Rosenberg at Texas Capital acknowledges that certain ETF sectors, like industrials ( Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF , or VIS; iShares U.S. Industrials ETF , or IYJ), "could be hurt by more tariffs."

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☆ Dogecoin and other memecoins surge as crypto traders position for a Trump election victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Memecoins surged early Wednesday on the back of election results that showed former President Donald Trump in a strong position to gain a second term. "Certain sectors that have buoyed prices, such as the renewed interest in memecoins, may experience major price movements as individual states report election results." In the lead-up to Election Day, memecoins and AI-related crypto tokens outperformed the overall crypto market. The sector of the crypto market is used as a measure of retail investors' risk appetite. The crypto market seemed to be positioning for a Trump victory Wednesday as investors monitored the results of the U.S. presidential election.

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☆ Here's how the next wave of ETF innovation could hinge on Tuesday's elections results
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The ETF industry is gearing up for some potentially seismic changes in 2025 and beyond. Policy changes from the SEC are hard to predict, but the ETF industry appears to sense an opening to push new types of products. Private credit funds One big area of focus for the ETF industry is how to tap into the private credit boom that has become a key part of the U.S. financial system. Fund issuers will need the SEC to bless new types of constructions in order to get a private credit fund approved. "For the most part, private credit is an investment that is limited to sophisticated investors and not retail investors," said Brian Murphy, a partner at law firm Stradley Ronon.

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☆ Bitcoin drifts near $69,000 on election night as crypto investors see choppy trading ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It is currently 5% off its all-time high, after trading near it last week. Stocks tied to the price of the cryptocurrency got a boost in earlier trading during regular stock market hours. Investors are expecting bitcoin trading to be choppy until a clear winner is declared. "Expect bitcoin – and crypto more broadly – to be choppy in the days ahead … until we have definitive election results." "For now, everyone we've spoken to is keeping their powder dry," said James Davies, CEO at crypto futures and options trading platform Crypto Valley Exchange.

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☆ XRP slides 9% after SEC appeals decision in landmark Ripple case
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

XRP was last lower by more than 9% at 52 cents a coin, according to Coin Metrics. Ripple, the largest holder of XRP coins, scored a partial victory last summer after a three-year battle with the SEC. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres handed down the decision, which was hailed as a landmark win for the crypto industry. Still, while XRP isn't considered a security when sold to retail investors on exchanges, it is considered an unregistered security offering if sold to institutional investors. XRP, which was created by the founders of Ripple, is the native token of the open source XRP Ledger, which Ripple uses in its cross-border payments business.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitwise files with SEC to launch XRP ETF: 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, James Angel of Georgetown breaks down crypto policy expectations for both presidential candidates.

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☆ Bitcoin and crypto stocks sink after last week's rally, but still head for a positive September
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Crypto stocks Coinbase slid 5% and MicroStrategy fell 2%. Bitcoin and crypto stocks retreated on the final trading day of September, following a rally last week, but are still poised to post a positive month. The combined net buying volume of U.S. bitcoin ETFs last week (16,774 BTC) exceeded a typical one-month supply of newly mined bitcoin (13,500), according to Bitwise-owned ETC Group. For the month, bitcoin is on pace to finish its strongest September ever with an 8% gain and its second positive September – historically the cryptocurrency's weakest month – in a row. The market is heading into a seasonally strong quarter for crypto and risk assets broadly.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump-backed crypto platform announces new details on token offering: 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, Bitwise's Matt Hougan joins from Future Proof 2024 to discuss institutional bitcoin adoption and trends in portfolio allocations for the cryptocurrency.

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☆ Future Proof gathering in California surf town is trying to reinvent the investment conference
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

More than 4,000 people have descended here for the Future Proof conference , a vast social gathering designed to give younger registered investment advisors and other investment professionals access to what they want. What they want, apparently, is an intense desire to network with other RIAs and investment professionals and find ways to grow their business. Reimagining the financial conference Future Proof is the brainchild of Barry Ritholtz, co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and CEO Josh Brown. This is the third year for the conference, but Ritholtz and company have been doing conferences for 15 years. Ritholtz describes it as an ongoing project to reinvent the financial conference concept, which he says is "moribund."

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☆ Bitcoin ETFs saw heaviest outflows in four months on Tuesday as crypto prices plunged
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Much of the initial enthusiasm surrounding bitcoin ETFs has dissipated in the last few months, following a blockbuster debut that broke records for the ETF market. Spot bitcoin funds now hold a total of around $52.6 billion in assets under management, $10 billion off their peak. As of the end of the second quarter, Wall Street banks and hedge funds were buyers of bitcoin ETFs. Goldman Sachs made its debut in the crypto ETF market in the period, purchasing $418 million worth of bitcoin funds. Of the investment bank's $1.5 trillion in assets under management, it held $189 million worth of spot bitcoin ETFs, down from roughly $270 million in the prior period.

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☆ Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan on why bitcoin is a hedge asset in periods of uncertainty
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitwise CIO Matt Hougan on why bitcoin is a hedge asset in periods of uncertaintyMatt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, joins CNBC's Tanaya Macheel on "Crypto World" to discuss bitcoin's safe haven narrative after Monday's big market sell-off.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin plunges sharply as recession fears drive global market sell-off: 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, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, discusses the steep drop in crypto markets amid a global market sell-off.

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☆ Spot ether ETFs begin trading on US exchanges: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Jordan Smith | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSpot ether ETFs begin trading on US exchanges: 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, Katherine Dowling of Bitwise Asset Management discusses the launch of several ETFs that track the price of ether directly.

Persons: explainers, Katherine Dowling Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Bitwise, Management

☆ Spot ether ETFs are set to trade Tuesday. Here’s what it means for the Ethereum blockchain
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

There are already ether ETFs that track futures contracts, but these are the first to track spot ether. Spot ether ETF applications Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH)Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE)Bitwise Ethereum (ETHW)VanEck Ethereum (ETHV)21Shares Core Ethereum (CETH)Invesco Galaxy Ethereum (QETH)Fidelity Ethereum (FETH)Franklin Ethereum (EZET)iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) Like the spot bitcoin ETFs that launched in January, most are waiving fees initially — in many cases for up to a year. By the standards of ETF launches, spot bitcoin ETFs have been a success: They recently topped $17 billion in net flows year to date since their debut. Bitcoin prices rose going into the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs. (Ether is the cryptocurrency used in the Ethereum network, but in practice the terms Ethereum and ether are often used interchangeably.)

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☆ Ether ETFs appear set to launch on Tuesday, six months after massive debut for bitcoin funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appears to have given the green light for exchange-traded funds that hold ether , the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. It approved rule changes for exchanges to list ether funds in May. Some of the companies that have been vying to launch ether funds include massive asset managers such as BlackRock, Fidelity and VanEck. The ether ETFs come about six months after the launch of bitcoin ETFs, which saw some of the most successful debuts in the industry's history. The ether funds are not expected to be as popular as the bitcoin funds, in part because the total market for ether is roughly one-fourth the size of the leading cryptocurrencies.

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☆ Ethereum ETF countdown: Bitwise CIO sees 'birth of a new asset class'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Ellie Stevens | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Spot ether ETFs could hit the market as soon as this week, pending U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval, and Bitwise Asset Management's Matthew Hougan plans to get in on the action. Hougan's firm is applying for spot ether ETFs. Hougan is referring to the first spot bitcoin ETFs that launched in January. Spot bitcoin ETFs have attracted about $15 billion since their launch and currently hold two of the top ETF inflows this year, according to FactSet. Hougan views bitcoin's recent success as unprecedented and sees it as a bullish indicator for spot ether ETFs.

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The next round of filings for spot ether ETFs with the SEC is due today, part of the ongoing regulatory process required before spot ether ETFs can be launched. One thing's for sure: the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs this year has been a success. That's still true for this year, but two of the top 10 ETF inflows year to date have been into spot bitcoin ETFs: iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) at number four, and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC) at number eight. Would 50% of the inflows of the spot bitcoin ETF be a win? We'll talk about this with Matt Hougan from Bitwise Asset Management, one of the applicants for a spot ether ETF.

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☆ Bitwise CIO on what a successful Ethereum ETF launch would look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | 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 CIO on what a successful Ethereum ETF launch would look likeMatt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management CIO, joins CNBC’s Bob Pisani on “Fast Money Halftime Report: ETF Edge” to discuss the timeline for Ethereum ETF approval, potential next steps, and the track record of Bitcoin ETFs so far this year.

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

☆ These types of ETFs could prove winners in the second half
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The best-performing exchange-traded funds in the second half will likely be decided by broader shifts in the markets and economy. Even with mounting uncertainty, however, there are some types of ETFs that could emerge as winners. Equities A handful of stocks were big winners in the first half, and some narrowly focused ETFs were able to ride that wave. Single-stock funds tied to Nvidia have also seen heavy interest, including the GraniteShares 2x Long Nvidia ETF (NVDL) . However, Hougan said he didn't think that omission would be a big hurdle for ETF investors.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSpot ether ETFs will attract $15 billion in first 18 months, Bitwise says: 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, Juan Leon, senior crypto research analyst at Bitwise Asset Management, explains the investment firm's research on spot ether ETFs as well as his note on the intersection of crypto and AI.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin dips into the $65,000 level to end the week: 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, Matthew Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, discusses regulatory advancements in crypto, spot ether ETFs and more from Coinbase's State of Crypto Summit in New York City.

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☆ Spot bitcoin ETF approval 'huge game changer' for the industry: Bitwise CCO
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSpot bitcoin ETF approval 'huge game changer' for the industry: Bitwise CCOKatherine Dowling, general counsel & chief compliance officer at Bitwise Asset Management, discusses crypto ETFs and recent progress on digital asset legislation from Consensus 2024.

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