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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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☆ 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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☆ 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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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."

Persons: Barry Ritholtz, Josh Brown, Ritholtz, Van Eck, Matt Middleton, Adarsh, Brett Rodgriguez, Delon Mansour, Mansour, Shyamsundar, Harris, Consulting's Brett Rodgriguez, Akash Shah, Shannon Saccocia, Raj Dhanda, Ares Management, John Christmas, RIAs, They'll, Mike Novogratz, Anna Paglia, Bryan Whalen, Saira Malik, Lauren Goodwin, Scott Wapner, DoubleLine Capital's Jeff Gundlach, CNBC's, Jan van Eck, Matt Hougan, DJ Mick, There's, Bob Pisani, Jon Maier, JP Morgan, Pisani, Jan Van Eck, Marlena Lee, That's Organizations: Ritholtz Wealth Management, JPMorgan Chase, Capital Group, Street Global Advisors, Funds, Polaris Capital Management, Graystone Consulting, Investments, Investment, Ares, HPS Investment Partners, Global, Life Investments, Bitwise, Management, Dimensional Fund Advisors Locations: HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif, Los Angeles, Iowa, California, Huntington Beach, San Diego, Michigan, ETFEdge.cnbc.com

☆ 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.

Persons: explainers, Matt Hougan Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Bitwise Asset 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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☆ 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

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.

Persons: That's, iShares, Matt Hougan, Matt, Nate Geraci Organizations: SEC, Nasdaq, Fidelity, Bitcoin, Stock, Aggregate, Blackrock US, Bitwise Asset Management, Edge

☆ 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 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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☆ No ‘cop on the beat’: Why the SEC may deny new ether ETFs this month
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Emily Glass | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to make a key decision on approving ether exchange-traded funds next week. Edelman, an investor and personal finance author, thinks there needs to be an emphasis on regulations to protect people from crypto scams. We've seen the bitcoin ETFs come to market. We've seen the great things they've done for investors — lowering costs, improving regulation, improving sort of safety, security and peace of mind.," Hougan said. The two ether ETF proposals, submitted by VanEck and ARK Investments/21Shares, are set to be approved or denied this month.

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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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ Cryptoverse: As good as gold? Spot bitcoin ETFs aim to whip up US demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Suzanne Mcgee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Mainstream investment giants such as BlackRock (BLK.N) and Fidelity, as well as crypto-focused firms like Grayscale, have filed applications for spot bitcoin ETFs. U.S. crypto firm NYDIG estimates demand for a spot bitcoin ETF at around $30 billion. Their calculation compares the sizes of the gold and bitcoin ETFs - $210 billion versus $28.8 billion, respectively - and adjusts them for their relative volatility. BlackRock declined to comment on its pending spot bitcoin ETF, other than to confirm that it is still awaiting final SEC approval. His forecast is based on how demand evolved in smaller markets where spot bitcoin ETFs already exist, such as Canada.

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