Matt Hougan
When Spot Bitcoin ETF? The Outlook for Regulated Investment Vehicles
Lori Tiernan, Chief Strategy Officer at Valkyrie Investments, joins Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Grayscale's Global Head of ETFs David LaValle at Consensus 2022 to discuss the regulations around bitcoin ETFs and an outlook into their future. Moderator: Damanick Dantes, Market Analyst, CoinDesk
BTC Behaving as a Risk-On Asset?
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses bitcoin’s price activity as a risk-on asset amid the recent price plunge possibly caused by hawkish Federal Reserve policy. Plus, insights into why we might face an upcoming recession and the impact of institutional investment.
Is Bitcoin Still Viable as a Safe Haven?
Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan discusses his views on whether bitcoin is still considered a safe haven asset as the cryptocurrency continues to retreat. ”Bitcoin is the most effective hedge against long-term inflation and inflationary risks,” Hougan said. Plus, reactions to Fidelity launching a bitcoin spot ETF in Canada.
Bitwise CIO on Impact of Bitcoin Futures ETFs on Markets
The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly going to allow some of the bitcoin futures ETF filings under review to launch. Matt Hougan of Bitwise, an asset management firm with ETF applications pending, discusses the implications and significance of this expected milestone for the crypto industry.
The First Bitcoin Strategy ETF Aiming to Use Futures Market
Asset manager Bitwise is teaming up with ETF Series Solutions in its bid to get a U.S. bitcoin ETF over the finish line as it filed with the SEC Tuesday to launch a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, discusses the details and implications of the launch. When will the U.S. finally get an ETF, and could the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy ETF win the battle?
Bitwise Launches DeFi Index Fund
Asset manager Bitwise has recently launched a DeFi index fund, which has pulled in over $30 million in sales over the past two weeks. Matt Hougan, Bitwise's chief investment officer, explains the use case for DeFi and how the average retail investor can understand decentralized finance.
Bitwise Launches DeFi Crypto Index Fund
The fund bets on 10 Ethereum-based protocols angling to shape the future of finance.
What to Make of the SEC's Latest Bitcoin ETF Rejection
The bitcoin market isn't mature enough to support an ETF, said the SEC in its latest rejection of the concept. So what now?
