Ethereum is evolving beyond its traditional role centered around NFTs and decentralized finance enthusiasts. According to a recent analysis by Bitwise Europe, the network’s base layer is increasingly becoming a major settlement platform for institutional investors, even as retail users shift their activity to other networks. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰🔎 We ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed back its decision on multiple high-profile cryptocurrency ETF proposals, including Bitwise’s bid to incorporate Ether staking and Grayscale’s plan to launch an XRP ETF. The delays, announced on May 20, were anticipated by industry analysts who noted the regulator’s tendency to ...
Bitwise Asset Management has taken a fresh step in expanding its crypto ETF offerings by filing for a spot Near Protocol (NEAR) exchange-traded fund with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move, disclosed in a May 6 registration statement, positions Bitwise among a growing wave of asset managers ...
Bitwise Asset Management has expanded its reach into the European market by launching four new cryptocurrency Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This move provides increased accessibility for European investors seeking exposure to the digital asset market through regulated investment vehicles. These new ETs include the ...
Bitwise has reiterated its optimistic Bitcoin forecast, maintaining a $200,000 price target for 2025 despite increasing global trade tensions. In a recent blog post, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, supported the firm's previous prediction, suggesting that current geopolitical shifts, particularly related to U.S. trade policies under President Donald ...
Bitcoin and other altcoins have likely already factored in much of the concern surrounding a potential U.S. recession. However, there remains a possibility of further declines if the recession actually unfolds. In a recent report, analysts from crypto management firm Bitwise pointed to Bitcoin’s mixed performance during previous recessions. As ...
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has unveiled a new exchange-traded product (ETP) that blends Bitcoin’s growth potential with gold’s defensive stability. The Bitwise Diaman Bitcoin & Gold ETP (BTCG), launched on March 6, dynamically adjusts its allocations between Bitcoin and gold in response to market conditions, following the Diaman Bitcoin & ...
NYSE Arca has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Dogecoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), marking a significant step toward bringing the popular memecoin into the regulated investment space. The exchange recently filed a 19b-4 rule change, seeking approval ...
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, is skeptical about traditional financial institutions successfully entering the stablecoin market. He expressed concerns on X about major banks' ability to capture significant market share in this sector. His remarks come in response to recent comments by Bank of America (BofA) CEO Brian ...
Bitwise Asset Management has secured initial approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded product (ETP). On January 30, the SEC granted "accelerated approval" for Bitwise's 19b-4 filing, marking a key regulatory milestone. The final hurdle before trading begins is the SEC's decision ...
