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The Defiant - DeFi PodcastWill Crypto ETFs Transform the Market? Expert Insights from Matt Hougan, Bitwise CIOAre crypto ETFs set to reshape the investing landscape? Join us on The Defiant as we dive deep into the future of crypto assets, the evolving regulatory environment, and the rise of index-based investing. Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, shares his expert insights on what these changes mean for investors and how crypto ETFs could revolutionize access to digital assets. Chapters:00:00 The Defiant Intro00:10 Why tariffs could be bullish for Bitcoin 00:41 Intro to Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise01:35 The impact of U.S. interest rates on cr...2025-05-0854 min
Power Your AdviceEpisode 261 – Bitcoin’s Evolution: From Risk Asset to Portfolio Tool With Matt HouganToday, Doug talks with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, about Bitcoin’s rapid evolution into a more stable, institutionally accepted asset. Matt explains how improved custody, regulation, and ETF access have significantly de-risked Bitcoin over the last five years, making it a viable portfolio enhancer—especially at small allocations of 1–5%.
He outlines the “Three Horsemen” driving Bitcoin demand—ETFs, corporations, and governments—and why their combined influence, against a fixed supply, is reshaping the market. With institutional adoption growing and behavioral risks better managed through advisor guidance, Matt argues that Bitcoin is following a...2025-05-0516 min
Crypto Prime Podcast Archives - Crypto Prime PodcastBitwise’s Matt Hougan: More Corporations Are Embracing Bitcoin
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, discusses the growing corporate adoption of bitcoin, the future of spot bitcoin ETFs, and the outlook for the digital asset as a whole.
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2025-05-0126 min
Tech Path Crypto NewsInstitutional ETH Buying Explodes!🚀Matt Hougan Bitwise INTERVIEWBlackRock, the world’s preeminent asset management firm, has acquired Ethereum holdings valued at $54 million, marking a significant institutional endorsement of the digital asset.Guest: Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset ManagementBitwise website ➜ https://bit.ly/BitwiseCryptoETF~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 intro00:17 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:43 Ethereum Bull Case01:23 Matt Hougan: 4-Year Cycle Dead03:20 Institutional Catalysts for ETH04:17 Trump First 100 Days05:57 ETF Flows Skyrocket0...2025-04-2930 min
CFB Talks Digital AssetsMatt Hougan on Bitcoin’s New Bull, Strategic Reserves, and 60/30/10 portfoliosWe’re delighted to welcome one of the most esteemed and authoritative institutional crypto practitioners back to the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast - Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management.As well as informed insights on recent market volatility, we’re also fortunate to get Matt’s take on critical regulatory and political developments impacting the space so far this year.Sample highlights ↓* Signs of exponential growth in the Bitwise VettaFi financial advisor survey:- Allocations doubled to an all-time high of...2025-03-2545 min
Forward GuidanceStablecoins Are The Next Big Buyer Of US Debt | Matt Hougan LIVE @ DASIn this episode, Matt Hougan joins the show to discuss his bullish 2025 outlook for Bitcoin, why the US government needs stablecoins, and what’s next for the broader crypto industry. We also delve into how bullish institutions are compared to retail, Bitcoin's correlation to gold, and more. Enjoy!—Follow Matt: https://x.com/Matt_HouganFollow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_incFollow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidanceFollow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidanceForward Guidance Tele...2025-03-1922 minTech Path Crypto NewsXRP = Safest Crypto Asset?🔥Market Crash w/ Matt Hougan Bitwise INTERVIEWBitcoin initially surged to $92,000 after President Donald Trump announced plans for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. However, the rally was short-lived as investors quickly realized the executive order did not clarify how the government would acquire more Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Japan continues to spearhead massive crypto reforms that may pave the way for a burst of crypto-economic activity.Guest: Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset ManagementBitwise website ➜ https://bit.ly/BitwiseCryptoETF~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your fi...2025-03-1132 minTech Path Crypto NewsTariff Crypto Crash Over?🔥Bitwise INTERVIEW w/ Matt Hougan🔥In a latest development, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexico has successfully avoided U.S. tariffs, at least for now, following an agreement with President Trump. On February 4, 2025, David Sacks, the White House cryptocurrency director, will hold a press conference about the U.S. plan for the digital asset market.Guest: Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset ManagementBitwise website ➜ https://bit.ly/BitwiseCryptoETF~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnu...2025-02-0429 min
BanklessTop 10 Crypto x AI Predictions for 2025 | Bitwise's Matt Hougan & Ryan Rasmussen2024 was a breakout year for crypto, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana outperforming traditional assets and spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting $31.7 billion in record inflows. Coinbase surged toward S&P 500 inclusion, stablecoins doubled, and tokenized real-world assets began their rise. Nations embraced Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and AI-driven memecoins fueled fresh mania. Bitwise calls 2024 a prelude to 2025—a year poised to redefine crypto’s place in global finance. Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan and Head of Research, Ryan Rasmussen join us to share Bitwise’s top 10 2025 Predictions. Trust us anon, you don’t want to miss th...2024-12-101h 13
CRYPTO 101Ep. 630 Institutional Interest in Crypto for 2025 with Matt Hougan of BitwiseIn this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan speak with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, the impact of recent political changes, and the future of digital assets. They explore the implications of nation-state involvement in Bitcoin, the growing institutional interest beyond Bitcoin, and the evolving nature of crypto as an asset class. The conversation also touches on the potential for ETFs, staking solutions, and the influence of meme coins and AI in the crypto space.Get immediate access to my entire...2024-12-0338 min
MoneyShow MoneyMasters PodcastMatt Hougan: Crypto's "Gamechanger" Moment & What's Next in a Pro-Crypto RegimeA pro-crypto president. A pro-crypto Congress. A pro-crypto SEC. That’s what the cryptocurrency industry will soon benefit from in this “Gamechanger” moment, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. That, in turn, has enormous implications for investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which Matt and I explore in this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast.Our chat begins with a primer on Matt’s background and an overview of Bitwise, one of the largest crypto-focused investment management firms, with $11 billion in client assets across ETFs, funds, staking services, and active strategies. Next, we discuss the seismi...2024-11-2914 min
MoneyShow MoneyMasters PodcastMatt Hougan: Crypto’s ”Gamechanger” Moment & What’s Next in a Pro-Crypto RegimeA pro-crypto president. A pro-crypto Congress. A pro-crypto SEC. That’s what the cryptocurrency industry will soon benefit from in this “Gamechanger” moment, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. That, in turn, has enormous implications for investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which Matt and I explore in this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast.
Our chat begins with a primer on Matt’s background and an overview of Bitwise, one of the largest crypto-focused investment management firms, with $11 billion in client assets across ETFs, funds, staking services, and active strategies. Next, we discuss the seismi...2024-11-2914 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkMARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Crypto Has 'Already Won' the Election: Bitwise CIO Matt HouganThe latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, joins CoinDesk to explain his optimism in the overall crypto industry as the U.S. presidential election is around the corner. Plus, insights on MicroStrategy's master plan and his bullish bitcoin predictions.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-2024-11-0116 min
Markets Daily Crypto RoundupCrypto Update | Crypto Has 'Already Won' the Election: Bitwise CIO Matt HouganThe latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, joins CoinDesk to explain his optimism in the overall crypto industry as the U.S. presidential election is around the corner. Plus, insights on MicroStrategy's master plan and his bullish bitcoin predictions.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-2024-11-0116 min
Supply ShockOn the Margin: The BTC/ETH ETF Flows Are Just Getting Started | Matt HouganIn this episode, Matt Hougan joins the show to discuss BTC vs ETH ETF flows, the biggest ETF misconceptions, and the importance of regulatory clarity. We also delve into the value of incorporating BTC in a portfolio, future crypto ETF strategies, and much more. Enjoy!—Follow Matt Hougan: https://x.com/Matt_HouganFollow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_incFollow On The Margin: https://twitter.com/OnTheMarginPodFollow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_—Polkadot is the foundation for an open and resilient web. Governed by i...2024-10-1745 minTech Path Crypto NewsBitwise XRP ETF Incoming🔥Matt Hougan InterviewBitwise established the XRP ETF trust on the 30th of September 2024 with the Division of Corporations of the State of Delaware. Bitwise is moving towards bringing an XRP ETF that could change the crypto space forever.Guest: Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset ManagementBitwise website ➜ https://bit.ly/BitwiseCryptoETF00:00 intro00:22 Sponsor: Coinbase00:49 Bitwise Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs03:27 Trendwise Strategy04:59 XRP ETF Filing06:27 XRP Growth Underestimated07:32 XRP Institutional Interest09:15 Diversified Exposure11:20 SEC Dropping Appeal?13:17 $1 Trillion Stablecoin Growth15:20 USDC vs Tether18:09 Gaming ETF?20:52 Japan vs U...2024-10-0728 minCrypto Prime Podcast Archives - Crypto Prime PodcastBitwise’s Matt Hougan Talks Real World Use Cases for Crypto
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, discusses several real world use cases for crypto including stablecoins, tokenization, and prediction markets.
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2024-10-0227 min
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsPrepare for Crypto Gains in Q4 as Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF Inflows Rise with Matt HouganMatt Hougan CIO at Bitwise joined me to discuss the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, crypto market outlook, and Bitwise's new acquisitions.Topics:- Bitwise's acquisition of ETC Group and OBTC- Fed Rate Cuts and Crypto Market outlook- Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs performance and outlook- Will Bitwise file for a Solana ETF?- Tokenized Assets in ETFsShow Sponsor - 👉 Easily buy Crypto on Gemini exchange - https://www.gemini.com/partners/thinking-crypto💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX2024-09-1218 min
The Long ViewMatt Hougan: ‘Crypto Is Not Going Away’Our guest on the podcast today is Matt Hougan, one of the world’s leading experts on crypto, exchange-traded funds, and financial technology. He’s the chief investment officer for Bitwise Asset Management, which offers several cryptocurrency-related funds and ETFs. He was previously chief executive officer of ETF.com and Inside ETFs. Hougan is co-author of A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds and “Cryptoassets: The Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency for Investment Professionals” for the CFA Institute’s Research Foundation. He graduated from Bowdoin College with a BA in philosophy.BackgroundBioA Comprehe...2024-08-0654 min
EmpireETFs: Crypto's Path to ATHs in 2024 | Matt HouganMatt Hogan of Bitwise breaks down why crypto ETFs could be the catalyst for new all-time highs in 2024. He dissects institutional adoption trends, the potential impact of the U.S. election on crypto regulations, and strategies for positioning a portfolio this cycle. Discover why Bitcoin might hit $100K by the end of 2024, Ethereum could reach new heights, and how the crypto landscape is transforming with Wall Street's embrace. You don't want to miss this one!- -Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. 2024-08-0252 min
BanklessETH ETFs Begin Trading | Matt HouganThe ETH ETFs have officially launched, but wen $ETH moon? We saw $1.1B in volume and $100M in inflows yesterday. Is that good? When will this factor into price? Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise joins Ryan and David midway through the show to go over the above and also how the ETH ETF launch went, predictions going forward, and much more. ------ 🍵MATCHA | NEW PRICING ENGINE https://go.0x.org/matcha-v2-pod ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION https://bankless.c...2024-07-2446 min
ETF PrimeBitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Ether ETF Launch Day!Bitwise's Matt Hougan goes in-depth on the debut of spot ether ETFs, explaining everything from how they work to the investment case for ether. VettaFi's Lara Crigger also covers the launch of spot ether ETFs and discusses the recent rotation into small cap stocks.2024-07-2357 min
ETF PrimeBitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Ether ETF Launch Day!
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan goes in-depth on the debut of spot ether ETFs, explaining everything from how they work to the investment case for ether. VettaFi’s Lara Crigger also covers the launch of spot ether ETFs and discusses the recent rotation into small cap stocks.
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The Milk Road ShowETH ETF Predictions: What Will Happen to Ethereum Price? w/ Matt Hougan CIO at BitwiseThe ETH ETF is coming... but when? And what will it mean for the price of ETH?
In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we're joined by Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise.
We get into Matt's data-driven analysis, uncovering the potential for a MASSIVE influx of billions into ETH. Could this be the catalyst that sends Ethereum's price soaring past its all-time high?
In this episode, you'll learn:
Matt's short-term, mid-term, and long-term predictions for ETH ETF inflows
The potential impact of the ETH ETF on Ethereum's price
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BanklessETH ETF: Bullish or Bearish? | Alex Thorn & Matt HouganIs the Ethereum ETF Bullish for ETH? Matt Hougan and Alex Thorn put together their own analysis of inflows for the ETH ETF. Remarkably, their numbers came in somewhere close to the same place. We discussed how much demand there will be for the ETH ETF, whether or not it will overperform or underperform expectations and the overall state of the Crypto Market today. ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/24?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36...2024-07-011h 14
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsBILLIONS Will Flow into Ethereum ETFs and Solana XRP ETFs Approval Timeline With Matt HouganInterview with Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.- SEC partial approval of Ethereum ETFs- SEC drops investigation of Ethereum - Expected inflows into the Ethereum ETFs - Timeline for Solana and XRP ETFs - Market volatility impact on Bitcoin ETFs and expected inflows in H2 2024 - Crypto's impact on Politics and the presidential debate 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly...2024-06-2718 min
Bogleheads On Investing PodcastEpisode 71: Matt Hougan discusses the basics of blockchain and cybercurrencies, host Rick FerriMatt Hougan is the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, the world's largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds with more than $4 billion in assets under management. Before joining Bitwise, Matt held several notable positions in the financial industry, including CEO at Inside ETFs, Managing Director of Global Finance at Informa, and CEO of ETF.com. Matt also co-authored The CFA Institute's publication on ETFs, "A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds."
Matt is a long-time Boglehead who attended the Bogleheads Conference in years past. I asked him to join me for a no-spin discussion about c...2024-06-2552 min
BanklessWhy the Ethereum ETF is Bullish $ETH | Matt Hougan of Bitwise✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/5 ------ Matt Hougan is the CIO at Bitwise, and has been one of the best people to talk to when it comes to understanding the ETF process, and the impact of ETFs on the crypto markets. Today we dive into the specifics on what exactly the ETF approval means for ETH. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🐙KRAK...2024-05-2458 min
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsPrepare for the Surge: SEC Ethereum ETF Approval & Bitcoin ETF Inflows with Matt HouganMatt Hougan is the CIO at Bitwise Asset Management. We discuss:- Ethereum ETF Approval (Recorded in Wed 5/22) - SEC ETH ETH decision impacted by Crypto Political wave - London Bitcoin ETF approvals- US Bitcoin ETF inflows and outflows 💡Get the (Re)Thinking Crypto Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2525DYX Sponsors: 🌟Uphold - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/ 2024-05-2419 min
What's the Alternative? Meet the ManagerWhat's the Alternative? | Episode 11 | Crypto 101 featuring Matt HouganWelcome to Banrion Capital Management’s What’s the Alternative Podcast! Join host Shana Orczyk Sissel, the “Queen of Alternatives” Founder & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, as she interviews leaders in the alternative investment space. Learn more about their firms, their passions and about the many different ways investors can use alternative investments to add value in their investment portfolios. In this episode Shana sits down with Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, a leading provider of crypto solutions for financial advisors. Matt Hougan is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto...2024-05-2251 min
Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big IdeaMatt Hougan - Stablecoins: Bigger Than Bitcoin ETFs?► Discover top-performing spot bitcoin ETFs & blockchain stocks - Install our FREE app: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fdMatt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, discusses the transformative impact of spot bitcoin ETFs and the future of stablecoins, including potential US legislation and the disruption that could result, with OPTO Sessions. Enjoy!--------The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Pa...2024-05-0946 minCRYPTO 101Ep. 597 An Insiders View of The Bitcoin ETF with Bitwise's Matt HouganIn this episode of Crypto 101 we welcome back Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise, for the first time since the Bitwise ETF has launched. Hougan shares insights from his extensive road trip, where he engaged with major financial advisors and institutional investors about the growing interest in cryptocurrency ETFs. He highlights the shift from skepticism to a broader acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies within traditional investment portfolios, noting that professional investors are now considering 3-5% portfolio allocations to cryptocurrencies, up from the previously suggested 1%. The episode also touches on the global impact of newly launched Bitcoin ETFs, their unprecedented...2024-04-1645 min
The Pomp Podcast#1338 Hunter Horsley & Matt Hougan | They Bought Billions In Bitcoin In Eight Weeks!Hunter Horsley is the Founder & CEO of Bitwise Asset Management. Matt Hougan is the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management. In this conversation we talk about bitcoin ETF launch, 20,000 meetings & calls with various advisors, where they see the industry going from here, how folks are thinking about allocating capital, and more.
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BanklessWhen Ethereum ETF? | Matt Hougan & Ryan Rasmussen of BitwiseThe Bitcoin ETF was a huge win for Crypto. What’s next? Will an Ethereum ETF be approved? We brought Matt Hougan & Ryan Rasmussen of Bitwise to explore exactly that. We go through what made the BTC ETF so successful, what we need to replicate the process for Ethereum and what comes after the ETH ETF. ------ 📣 PERMISSIONLESS III | BUY TICKETS NOW Bankless Citizens get 30% off: https://www.bankless.com/tools/perks Use BANKLESS10 for 10% off: https://bankless.cc/PermissionlessIII ------2024-04-011h 09
Mr. M PodcastMatt Hougan: Who Is Buying The Bitcoin ETFs?Founded in 2017, Bitwise has a six-year track record of investment excellence, industry-leading education, and a broad suite of professional investment products spanning ETFs, private funds, active solutions, and separately managed account strategies.
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Facts vs Feelings with Ryan Detrick & Sonu VargheseTalking about Bitcoin ETFs with Matt Hougan (Ep. 72)Bitcoin ETFs are one of the most anticipated and debated developments in the crypto space. What are the implications for the market, the economy, and crypto's future? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, speak with Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management about the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on the market, offering a new investment avenue. They explore Bitcoin's role as an asset class or currency within traditional portfolios. Ryan and Sonu also cover the CPI data, its implications fo...2024-02-1448 min
Framework with Ana Trujillo LimónTalking about Bitcoin ETFs with Matt Hougan (Ep. 72)Bitcoin ETFs are one of the most anticipated and debated developments in the crypto space. What are the implications for the market, the economy, and crypto's future? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, speak with Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management about the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on the market, offering a new investment avenue. They explore Bitcoin's role as an asset class or currency within traditional portfolios. Ryan and Sonu also cover the CPI data, its implications fo...2024-02-1448 min
EmpireHow the ETF Impacts Bitcoin's Price | Matt Hougan & Eric BalchunasIn today's episode Jason is joined by ETF celebrities Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, and Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer for Bitwise Asset Management. They start off by discussing the criticisms around underwhelming trading volumes and put the declines in GBTC into context. Discussion then leads to an inside scoop on how authorized participants source liquidity for the ETF and the real costs involved in running these funds. They also dive into how advisors are rethinking portfolio construction given crypto’s changing risk profile and the potential impacts on Bitcoin price. To close out they discuss th...2024-01-1955 min
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsMatt Hougan Interview - The Bitcoin Spot ETF Launch Was A Huge Success! BTC ETF Super Bowl Ad - Ethereum & XRP ETFsMatt Hougan is the CIO at Bitwise. We discuss:- Bitwise's Bitcoin Spot ETF Launch $BITB- Bitwise's ETF Ad with The Most Interesting Man in the World- How Bitwise is able to have the lowest fees amongst all ETF issuers- BTC ETF launch and overall volumes- Impact of the Bitcoin ETF launches on the crypto market- Ethereum & XRP Spot ETF this year?- Will we see a Bitcoin ETF Super bowl ad- Outlook for the crypto market in 2024 and 2025🌟Sponsor - Signup with Uphold. htt...2024-01-1826 min
The Compound and FriendsThe Inside Story of the Bitcoin ETF Race With Matt Hougan, Trading the Hateful Eight, Goldman and Morgan ReportOn this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Bitwise CIO, Matt Hougan, to get a behind the scenes view of the Bitcoin ETF approval process. Then, on an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts, the guys discuss: the Barron's Roundtable, financials reporting, stocks for 2024, AMD, Virtual Reality, and much more!Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://public.com/compound to lock in a 5.1% yield on your cash.Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound...2024-01-171h 35ETF PrimeBitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Bitcoin ETFs 101Bitwise’s Matt Hougan answers all of the key questions surrounding how spot bitcoin ETFs actually work. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and highlights the latest VettaFi polling data on advisor crypto usage. Calamos’ Matt Kaufman explains the brand new Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF).2024-01-161h 08ETF PrimeBitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Bitcoin ETFs 101
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan answers all of the key questions surrounding how spot bitcoin ETFs actually work. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and highlights the latest VettaFi polling data on advisor crypto usage. Calamos’ Matt Kaufman explains the brand new Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF).
2024-01-161h 08ETF PrimeBitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Bitcoin ETFs 101Bitwise’s Matt Hougan answers all of the key questions surrounding how spot bitcoin ETFs actually work. VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth offers perspective on the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and highlights the latest VettaFi polling data on advisor crypto usage. Calamos’ Matt Kaufman explains the brand new Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF).2024-01-161h 08
The Defiant - DeFi PodcastThe Real Impact of Bitcoin ETFs on Markets: Bitwise CIO Matt HouganMatt Hougan is the CIO of Bitwise, which is a crypto index fund manager and one of the issuers of Bitcoin ETFs. Hougan is a renowned figure in the financial sector, known for his expertise in cryptocurrency and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In our conversation we get into Matt's initial reaction to the BTC ETF launch, the expected inflows for 2024, and the often underestimated impacts of these developments. We also discuss unique Vanguard's stance, the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs, why Bitwise maintains the lowest fees, Matt Hougan's background, possibility of Ethereum ETFs, and the growing understanding of Ethereum in traditional...2024-01-1550 min
On The Brink with Castle IslandMatt Hougan (Bitwise) on the Bitcoin ETF approvalMatt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Spot Bitcoin ETFs are approved! The process to get to this point. The competitive landscape for the 11 products that were approved by the SEC on Wednesday. BITB, the Bitwise spot product which is the low cost option in the market. How it works and when it will trade. Bitwise’s plan to donate 10% of profits to The Human Rights Foundation, Brink and OpenSats The outlook for an evolving custody and trading market structure. Ethereum ETFs in the near future? Learn more about...2024-01-1121 min
Supply ShockThe Bitcoin ETF Is Approved | James Seyffart & Matt HouganFollow On The Margin On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46WWQ6TFollow On The Margin On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3UsnTiMFollow Blockworks Macro On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3NKpujX--This week, James Seyffart ETF Research Analyst at Bloomberg & Matt Hougan CIO at Bitwise join the show to discuss the 2024 Bitcoin approval, the SEC hack & what to expect now Bitcoin ETFs are scheduled to begin trading.--Follow On The Margin: https://twitter.com/OnTheMarginPodFollow James: https://twitter.com/JSeyff...2024-01-101h 05CFB Talks Digital AssetsAn Insider’s View of the Spot Bitcoin ETF saga with Bitwise CIO Matt HouganRecorded 20 December 2023. It's crunch time for the seven major investment management firms aiming to use our CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant (BRRNY) to benchmark the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs!The SEC is expected to come to a final decision in coming days.A 'yes' will change the face of mainstream investing forever.At this critical juncture, we are honoured and unbelievably fortunate to have Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, as our guest on the latest CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.Matt is, of...2024-01-0450 min
Real Vision: Finance & InvestingThe State of Macro? Let’s Hear from the Pros With Julian Brigden, Barry Knapp, Steven McClurg, Leo Mizuhara, and Matt Hougan🔥 Get 𝟱𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙 across ALL our annual membership tiers this weekend https://rvtv.io/40Mle8tToday we’re giving you a peek behind the Real Vision Pro curtain. First, from this month's Insider Talks, Julian Brigden of MI2 Partners and Barry Knapp, managing partner of Ironside Macroeconomics, dissect the current macro landscape and share how it impacts their investment strategy. Next, we’ll hear from Steven McClurg, co-founder of Valkyrie, Leo Mizuhara, CEO of Hashnote, and Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, as they explore the macroeconomic dynamics driving crypto price action.🔥 This is the biggest Black Friday discount we’ve don...2023-11-2231 min
EmpireThe Bull Case for Crypto ETFs | Matt Hougan & Hunter HorsleyIn today's episode of Empire Jason and Santi are joined by Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and CIO Matt Hougan to dive into the world of ETFs. They discuss the early skepticism and misconceptions around ETFs, why a Bitcoin ETF approval could be transformative for crypto adoption and maturity, the layers of security and regulation with ETFs, and the potential timeline and sequence for crypto ETF products. They close out by exploring how an ETF could boost crypto's credibility and accessibility for traditional investors and revisiting the bull case for Coinbase.- -...2023-10-241h 09
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsMatt Hougan Interview - BlackRock Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Fake Out, Bitwise's BTC ETF Application, Relisting XRP, Paypal StablecoinMatt Hougan is the CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, in this interview we discuss:- BlackRock Bitcoin spot etf approval fake news- Larry Fink's "Crypto a flight to quality" comments- Bitwise's Bitcoin Spot ETF application- Bitwise working with RIA's, prepping for an ETF approval- SEC and the Bitcoin ETF approval- Bitwise relisting XRP- PayPal's stablecoin 🌟Sponsor - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X Terms Apply. Cryptoassets are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk. ✅ Sponsor - https://www.merlincrypto.com?p=ThinkingCrypto “I am a...2023-10-1820 min
0xResearchHow Bitwise is Unlocking Ethereum Futures ETFs | Matt Hougan and Ryan RasmussenIn this week's interview Dan and Sam are joined by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and research analyst Ryan Rasmussen to discuss the exciting launch of a 2 Ethereum futures ETFs. They also discuss the prospects for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF approval, Coinbase's low valuation and promising outlook, and promising use-cases for real-world adoption. - -Follow Ryan Rasmussen: https://twitter.com/RasterlyRockFollow Matt Hougan: https://twitter.com/Matt_HouganFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.c...2023-10-1358 minOn The Brink with Castle IslandMatt Hougan on Bitwise's launch of Ethereum Futures ETFsMatt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The SEC’s approval of Ethereum Futures ETFs Bitwise’s launch of AETH, The Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF and BTOP, the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight Strategy ETF. The current state of play as it relates to Bitcoin spot ETF filings. The SEC’s approach and posture given the Grayscale court case. The current lay of the land in the institutional market as it relates to digital asset products. To learn more about Bitwise visit bitwiseinvestments.com 2023-10-0329 minCRYPTO 101Ep. 555 Institutions Eyeing the Bitcoin ETF with Matt Hougan from BitwiseIn this episode of Crypto 101 we have Matt Hougan who is the CIO of Bitwise in this CAN'T MISS EPISODE. If you have ever seen a Bitwise commercial on TV odds you saw Matt giving you some fun facts about the crypto space. Bitwise is leader in the Crypto index fund space and Matt himself has been a leader in the financial markets his whole career in traditional finance and then made the jump to crypto when he saw the massive opportunity it brings. We talk about the current state of the crypto markets, how the Bitcoin ETF would ch...2023-07-2539 min
Thinking Crypto News & InterviewsBitwise CIO Matt Hougan talks BlackRock Bitcoin Spot ETF, Bitcoin 4 year Cycle & Crypto RegulationsMatt Hougan is the CIO at Bitwise. In this interview we discuss BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF application, the benefits of a BTC Spot ETF, Bitcoin bull rally and 4 year cycle, SEC Ripple XRP lawsuit, and Crypto Regulations.🌟Sponsor - Signup with Uphold. https://uphold.sjv.io/gbED4X🟢 Sponsor - Coreum https://www.coreum.com/ 🚀 Get the Ledger Nano X to Safely store your Crypto - https://www.ledgerwallet.com/r/acd6 ✅ Become a Channel Member - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjpkwsuHgYx9fBE0ojsJ_-w/join 🔥 Buy Merch & support the Podcast https://my-store-574b5b.creator-spri...2023-06-2627 min
defireThe Art of Portfolio Construction in Crypto: Insights from Matt HouganWelcome to another episode of the Defire Podcast, where we explore the human side of crypto. This time, we're diving deep into the world of professional crypto investors with Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.
Matt pulls back the curtain on the strategies that professional crypto investors use to maximize their returns. He shares his insights on portfolio construction, the art of picking the right coins, and the importance of diversification in the crypto space.
Ever wondered if Ethereum could flip Bitcoin? Or how to talk to institutional investors about crypto? Matt tackles these questions and...2023-06-021h 05defireThe Art of Portfolio Construction in Crypto: Insights from Matt HouganWelcome to another episode of the Defire Podcast, where we explore the human side of crypto. This time, we're diving deep into the world of professional crypto investors with Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.
Matt pulls back the curtain on the strategies that professional crypto investors use to maximize their returns. He shares his insights on portfolio construction, the art of picking the right coins, and the importance of diversification in the crypto space.
Ever wondered if Ethereum could flip Bitcoin? Or how to talk to institutional investors about crypto? Matt tackles these questions and...2023-06-021h 050xResearchWhy Coinbase Is Incredibly Mispriced | Matt Hougan, Ryan RasmussenMatt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen from Bitwise join us to discuss their views on Coinbase, L2 valuations, the institutional investor landscape and more! And as usual, we start the episode with our analyst bullpen to discuss Ethereum's client failures, Pulse Chain's ponzi, Lido's new update and Tether's attestation report.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:05) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(26:10) Interview Start: Institutional Investor Sentiment(37:23) Regulation Outlook(40:59) The Coinbase Bull Case(49:26) L2 Valuations: Arbitrum vs Optimism(51:49) Implications of USDC’s Depeg(57:11) The De...2023-05-171h 20
The Wolf Of All StreetsIs Bitcoin A Safe Haven? DeFi Wins Over CeFi | Live Panel With Aya Kantorovich, Steven McClurg, Matthew Sigel, and Matt HouganToday's guests are: Aya Kantorovich (Fractal), Steven McClurg (Valkyrie), Matthew Sigel (VanEck), and Matt Hougan (Bitwise).https://twitter.com/aya_kantorhttps://twitter.com/matthew_sigelhttps://twitter.com/matt_houganhttps://twitter.com/stevenmcclurg►►THE DAILY CLOSEBRAND NEW NEWSLETTER! INSTITUTIONAL GRADE INDICATORS AND DATA DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX, EVERY DAY AT THE DAILY CLOSE. TRADE LIKE THE BIG BOYS.👉 https://www.thedailyclose.io/ ►►BITGETGET UP TO A $8,000 BONUS IN USDT AND G...2023-04-2058 minThe Pomp Podcast#1182 Matt Hougan | Bitcoin or Ethereum? Institutional Investor Reveals His AnswerMatt Hougan is chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management. In this conversation, we talk about bitcoin, ethereum, digital assets, what the institutional world is currently saying about crypto, why the assets have started 2023 so well, macro environment, banking crisis, inflation, interest rates, and much more. Matt always has great views on what is going on in the industry, where regulation is moving, and shares what Bitwise is currently up to.
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Pomp writes a daily letter to over 200,000+ investors about business, technology, and finance. He breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language while sharing opinions...2023-04-0339 minOn The Brink with Castle IslandMatt Hougan (Bitwise) on Crypto Market Narratives and the Launch of BITCMatt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The banking crisis and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 The decisions facing the Fed and the second order impacts of Fed policy How the cryptocurrency industry has evolved post FTX Prospects for stablecoin and market structure regulation in the digital asset industry The bitcoin futures market The launch of the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (BITC) To learn more about Bitwise visit www.bitwiseinvestments.com and follow Matt on Twitter. 2023-03-2832 minThe Wolf Of All StreetsCrypto Is Entering The Next Bull Cycle. Here's Why | Jeff Booth, Matt Hougan & Oliver LinchMy special guests today are: Jeff Booth (entrepreneur), Matt Hougan (CIO at BitwiseInvest), and Oliver Linch (CEO at BittrexGlobal).Jeff Booth: https://twitter.com/JeffBoothMatt Hougan: https://twitter.com/Matt_HouganOliver Linch: https://twitter.com/OliverLinch►►NORD VPN An essential crypto product to protect your privacy and keep your crypto safe! Sign up on my link below & enjoy the benefits of NORD VPN from just $4 a month. 👉 https://nordvpn.com/WolfOfAllStreets ►► JOIN TH...2023-02-2358 min
Intelligent Money MinuteMatt Hougan's ETF & FinTech JourneyIn this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs, on his journey in the ETF and FinTech industry. As Matt Hougan states, his passion […]
The post Matt Hougan’s ETF & FinTech Journey appeared first on Intelligent Investing.2022-12-2204 min0xResearchBitwise: Crypto's Massive Opportunity | Matt Hougan, Ryan RasmussenIn this week's episode of 0xResearch, Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen join us to discuss Bitwise's crypto thesis. We explore the expected fallout from FTX, Coinbase's massive market opportunity, Bitwise's investment products, crypto's next big unlock and more! Matt and Ryan share insight after insight in this brilliant episode that will leave you feeling psyched about the future of crypto.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:05) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(13:53) Across Airdrop, Flipside Insights & Chainalysis(19:53) Expected Industry & Regulatory Fallout From FTX(34:40) Coinbase’s Massive Opportunity(38:13) “Chai...2022-12-071h 10
Polygon Alpha PodcastWorld's Largest Crypto Index Fund | Bitwise | Matt Hougan & Ryan Rasmussen | Polygon Alpha PodcastAudio from the August 17th, 2022 installment of “Polygon Alpha” with Ryan Rasmussen & Matt Hougan of Bitwise Investments.LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/polygonalphapodcastPolygon Alpha Shorts - https://tinyurl.com/PolygonAlphaShortsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PolygonTVApple - Follow the show on Apple Podcast!Spotify - Follow the show on Spotify!RSS feed - https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/863588.rssBitwise Investments- Based in San Francisco, Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers. ...2022-08-2452 min
CRYPTO 101Ep. 455 - How Crypto Can Go Meaningly Mainstream, With Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset ManagementIn this episode of CRYPTO 101, brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs, we talk to Matt Hougan of Bitwise Asset Management about how he believes the next crypto cycle will see the boom of 10 to 20 different sectors that will all combine to reshape the world.
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The Exceptional Advisor PodcastThe Truth About Cypto w/ Matt HouganMatt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise, talks about crypto, non-fungible tokens, and the best way for advisers to incorporate cryptocurrency into their client’s portfolios. 2022-07-0840 minIntelligent Money MinuteCrypto ETFs with Matt HouganIn this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on crypto ETFs. Matt Hougan returns to the Intelligent Money Minute podcast to talk about […]
The post Crypto ETFs with Matt Hougan appeared first on Intelligent Investing.2022-07-0707 min
THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric EdelmanThe crash of Celcius, a new credit card from Amex, an interview with Bitwise's Matt Hougan, and more.The crash of crypto lender Celsius, a new credit card from American Express, and current volatility and how to handle it. I'll talk to Matt Hougan from Bitwise and this week's Health and wellness segment by my wife Jean. Ask Ric a Question on his show: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/talk-to-ric-on-his-show2022-06-1851 min
Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private MarketsCAIA AltsLA Mini-Series #7 with Matt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management, CIOA few weeks ago, Alt Goes Mainstream went to the capitol of capital for alts, AltsLA by CAIA, the largest alternative investments conference on the West Coast, to speak with industry leaders about how they are allocating capital.Alt Goes Mainstream partnered with CAIA, the premier educational organization for the alts space, to have topical conversations on the world of alternative investments.With the backdrop of an uncertain macro environment and changing investor preferences that have resulted in a 60/40 portfolio no longer, top allocators in the industry discussed how alts are becoming an increasingly important...2022-05-1325 min
Outside In with Jon LukomnikMatt Hougan, CIO Bitwise: Clarity Amid the Hype, Hyperbole and Misinformation Around CryptoMatt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, talks to Jon about his path from minor league baseball mascot to a major league role in Crypto, his gift for making the complicated simple and why NFTs may be the biggest single idea that he's encountered in his professional life.2022-03-0830 min
Live Life LiberatedCryptocurrency and Blockchain: A Revolution in Financial Services with Matt Hougan, Part 2 (Ep. 47)Once you understand cryptocurrency and its different applications, the next big question is: How can you start investing in it? In part two of this two-part miniseries, Kyle Malmstrom is back with Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, the world’s largest crypto index fund manager. They walk you through the different platforms … Read More Read More2022-02-0229 minLive Life LiberatedCryptocurrency and Blockchain: A Revolution in Financial Services with Matt Hougan, Part 1 (Ep. 46)The cryptocurrency industry has grown tremendously in recent years, gaining interest from investors all over the world. Yet, if you have no idea what cryptocurrency is and how blockchain technology works, you’re not alone! In part one of this two-part miniseries, Kyle Malmstrom speaks with Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, the … Read More Read More2022-01-1927 min
The Sherman ShowS11 E11: Matt Hougan on Minor League Origins, the Present and Future of Crypto, and a Three-Minute Crypto PrimerDoubleLine’s Jeffrey Sherman and Sam Lau welcome Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan for a deep dive into crypto investing. Messrs. Sherman, Lau and Hougan discuss why indexing is good in the crypto world (6:28), why crypto deserves a ... Read More2021-11-0454 min
The Sherman ShowS11 E11: Matt Hougan on Minor League Origins, the Present and Future of Crypto, and a Three-Minute Crypto PrimerDoubleLine’s Jeffrey Sherman and Sam Lau welcome Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan for a deep dive into crypto investing. Messrs. Sherman, Lau and Hougan discuss why indexing is good in the crypto world (6:28), why crypto deserves a ... Read More
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The Sherman Show™S11 E11: Matt Hougan on Minor League Origins, the Present and Future of Crypto CurrencyDoubleLine’s Jeffrey Sherman and Sam Lau welcome Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan for a deep dive into crypto investing. Messrs. Sherman, Lau and Hougan discuss why indexing is good in the crypto world (6:28), why crypto deserves a place in the portfolio (10:16), the impact of central bank digital currency on this emerging space (15:00) and what makes a crypto asset high quality (22:44), among other topics. The group also talks about the role of regulation in the crypto market (16:27), which Mr. Hougan sees as crucial to protect the growing industry from bad actors and bad press. “I think crypto needs some leve...2021-11-0454 min
Insight is Capital™ Podcast76 Matt Hougan on What Bitcoin Does to PortfoliosMatt Hougan, CIO, Bitwise Asset Management, joins us for a conversation about how Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptoassets are set to transform the financial marketplace. Hougan's firm was the first-to-market asset management firm to make managed crypto-assets accessible to advisors and other investment professionals, with its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) as well as a stable of innovative and disruptive fund and ETF exposures to Bitcoin, DeFi, Ethereum, Uniswap, and Aave.Matt first established himself in his early career as the lead go-to authority on ETFs, as CEO of ETF.com (formerly IndexUniverse.com), where he tirelessly...2021-08-2552 min
Resolve Riffs Investment PodcastThe Digital Assets Index Revolution: ReSolve Riffs with Matt Hougan and Dave NadigWith our good friend Dave Nadig (CIO and Director of Research at ETF Trends) as co-host, we had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Investment, which manages the world’s largest crypto index fund. A veteran of the ETF industry, Matt brings institutional gravitas to a nascent sector and has recently authored the CFA Institute’s curriculum guidelines for digital assets. Our conversation included: Crypto as a currency looks highly unlikely to succeed, but as a technological advance it is highly unlikely to fail One of the most interesting problems in the space: very few...2021-07-2722 min
Bitcoin Magazine PodcastThe Bitcoin ETF w/ Matt HouganIn this Bitcoin Magazine podcast, hosts David Zell and Dylan LeClair sat down with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan to talk about the elusive bitcoin ETF. At the helm of ETF.com for more than a decade, Matt knows more about exchange traded funds than just about anyone. Through his years working alongside financial policymakers, Hougan has gained a keen understanding of the regulatory landscape regarding new ETF approvals. In this interview, Matt breaks down the impact an American bitcoin ETF would have on institutional adoption, the differences between this and existing products like Grayscale, and shares his insights on...2021-07-2748 min
Resolve Riffs Investment PodcastThe Digital Assets Index Revolution: ReSolve Riffs with Matt Hougan and Dave NadigWith our good friend Dave Nadig (CIO and Director of Research at ETF Trends) as co-host, we had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Investment, which manages the world’s largest crypto index fund. A veteran of the ETF industry, Matt brings institutional gravitas to a nascent sector and has recently authored the CFA Institute’s curriculum guidelines for digital assets. Our conversation included: Crypto as a currency looks highly unlikely to succeed, but as a technological advance it is highly unlikely to fail One of the most interesting problems in the space: very few...2021-07-271h 25
SALT TalksMatt Hougan: Crypto Index Funds | SALT Talks #241Matt Hougan is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto, ETFs, and financial technology. He is the Chief Investment Officer for Bitwise Asset Management, the world’s largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, with more than $1 billion in assets under management. He was previously CEO of ETF.com and Inside ETFs, where he helped build the world’s first ETF data and analytics system, the leading ETF media site, and the world’s largest ETF conference. Hougan is co-author of two publications from the CFA Institute Research Foundation: “A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds” and “Cryptoassets...2021-07-2732 min
The Phil Bak PodcastMatt Hougan: Potato Peelers & DeFiMatt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Investments, joins the podcast to explain Decentralized Finance (DeFi), decentralized exchanges, Ethereum, stablecoins, smart contracts, breakthrough protocols, Tether's risk and contagion, and how it all ties back to his potato peeler thesis.2021-06-2135 min
Navigating Bitcoin's NoiseEP3_Crypto as a Savings Technology with Matt HouganIn Episode 3 of Navigating Bitcoin's Noise, I discuss Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, the evolution of cryptocurrencies as a savings technology. We discuss the benefits of an evolving financial system run on technology instead of viewing crypto strictly as money. We also cover how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fit into the wealth management side of the business.2021-06-1847 minOpto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big IdeaMatt Hougan - Crypto Index Investing, Decentralised Finance & How to Add Crypto to a PortfolioToday I welcome Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management which has created the world's largest crypto index fund. Bitwise is the leading provider of rules-based exposure to the crypto-asset space with a selection of interesting crypto funds and even a recently launched ETF, Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators (Ticker: BITQ). Prior to working at Bitwise, Matt was CEO of ETF.com and helped spearhead the ETF industry to the mammoth size it’s become today. We discuss the future of crypto, innovative use cases in DEFI (Decentralised finance), why an index-based approach to...2021-05-2452 min
ETF TVETF TV News #74 Matt Hougan of Bitwise discusses Crypto ETFsPodcast with Dan Barnes, Deborah Fuhr, and Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, talking about the latest issuance of ETFs over the past week, and new Crypto ETFs and their relevance.2021-05-1806 minPower Your AdviceEpisode 34 – Crypto: No Longer Something You Can Ignore – with Matt HouganMatt Hougan is the chief investment officer of Bitwise Asset Management, pioneer of the first cryptocurrency index fund and a leading provider of rules-based exposure to the cryptoasset space. He also co-authored the CFA Institute’s research foundation brief, Cryptoassets: The Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Investment Professionals. In this episode of Power Your … Continue reading Episode 34 – Crypto: No Longer Something You Can Ignore – with Matt Hougan →2021-05-0418 min
Alt Goes Mainstream[AGM Podcast] Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan on how one of the founding fathers of the ETF industry saw a similar opportunity to mainstream cryptoCrypto week continues with another industry luminary discussing the past, present, and future of the crypto space.Today on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast, we have Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management and one of the leaders in the crypto industry.On today’s podcast, we talk about:* Matt’s views on crypto.* How Bitwise is bringing crypto to the wealth advisory community.* How crypto’s evolution is similar to that of the ETF market.* How community has played such a big role in mak...2021-04-1545 min
Alt Goes Mainstream: The Latest on Alternative Investments, WealthTech, & Private MarketsThe Future of Crypto and Wealth Management: Insights from Bitwise's CIO, Matt HouganToday on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast we have Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management and one of the leaders in the crypto industry. On today's podcast, we talk about:* Matt's views on crypto.* How Bitwise is bringing crypto to the wealth advisory community.* How crypto's evolution is similar to that of the ETF market.* How community has played such a big role in making crypto go mainstream.Matt has had an illustrious career at the forefront of major industry shifts in financial services. He's been a...2021-04-1545 min
BanklessSotN #36: DeFi Crypto Index For Financial Advisors | Bitwise CIO Matt HouganMatt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, joins Bankless for this week's State of the Nation! Founded in 2017, Bitwise Asset Management pioneered the first cryptocurrency index fund and provides rules-based exposure to the cryptoasset space. Learn about Bitwise's newest product, their DeFi Crypto Index Fund. ------ 🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/ 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST: http://podcast.banklesshq.com/ ------ GO BANKLESS WITH THESE SPONSOR TOOLS: ⭐️ AAVE - BORROW OR LEND YOUR ASSETS https://bankless.cc/aave 🚀 GEMINI - MOST TRUSTED EXCHANGE AND ONRAMP https://bankless.cc/go-gemini ...2021-03-031h 09
BanklessSotN #36: DeFi Crypto Index For Financial Advisors | Bitwise CIO Matt HouganMatt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, joins Bankless for this week's State of the Nation! Founded in 2017, Bitwise Asset Management pioneered the first cryptocurrency index fund and provides rules-based exposure to the cryptoasset space. Learn about Bitwise's newest product, their DeFi Crypto Index Fund. ------ 🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/ 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST: http://podcast.banklesshq.com/ ------ GO BANKLESS WITH THESE SPONSOR TOOLS: ⭐️ AAVE - BORROW OR LEND YOUR ASSETS https://bankless.cc/aave 🚀 GEMINI - MOST TRUSTED EXCHANGE AND ONRAMP https://bankless.cc/go-gemini 💳 MONOLITH - GET THE HOLY GRAIL OF...2021-03-031h 09
The Encrypted EconomyMatt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise: Allocating To Digital Assets, Bitcoin ETF and The First DeFi Index Fund - E16This week on The Encrypted Economy, my guest is Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management. Bitwise was founded in 2017 and brought investors the first cryptocurrency index fund. Now they are one of the key players in the push for a Bitcoin ETF, and as of last week they became the provider of the first index based DeFi fund. Matt and Bitwise are leading the charge on rule-based exposure to the digital asset space, and he is a valuable voice to have to walk us through it all. We cover a wide range of topics...2021-02-2353 min
Resilient AdvisorCryptocurrency Considerations For Financial Advisors With Matt HouganMatt Hougan comes on the show to share his thoughts on the state of bitcoin and other cryptocurrency for financial advisors, and digital assets.2021-02-1022 minOn The Brink with Castle IslandMatt Hougan (Bitwise) on the prospects for a Bitcoin ETF in 2021Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset management joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Bitwise’s new OTC trust product “BITW” The state of play for cryptoasset adoption in the RIA channel The evolving thesis for Bitcoin and other cryptoassets Prospects for a Bitcoin ETF in 2021 To learn more visit Bitwise Asset Management and follow Matt on Twitter. Sponsor notes: Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm committed to helping our clients be more profitable, efficient and productive in today’s complex business environment. Our Digital Currency group is...2020-12-2139 minIntelligent Money MinuteAn Introduction to ETFs with Matt HouganIn this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the definition of ETF and how they compare to mutual funds. An Exchange Traded […]
The post An Introduction to ETFs with Matt Hougan appeared first on Intelligent Investing.2020-10-1406 minOn The Brink with Castle IslandWeekly News Roundup feat. Matt Hougan 5/29/20 (Goldman's Bitcoin note, Coinbase acquires Tagomi, the end of the CSW saga)Matt and Nic review the top stories of the week in the cryptoasset industry, featuring special guest Matt Hougan, global head of research at Bitwise. In today's episode: Tagomi is acquired by Coinbase Matt Hougan's response to Goldman's bearish note What wealth managers are saying about Bitcoin today Light at the end of the tunnel in the CSW saga? BitClave's punishing SEC settlement Calibra rebrands A new paper on Bitcoin Vaults 2020-05-2949 minPower Your AdviceEpisode 1 – Why You Should Consider Crypto for Your Portfolio Strategy – with Matt HouganRecorded live at the GTE Wealth Forum XI, this episode of Power Your Advice features Doug Heikkinen and Matt Hougan, Global Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, discussing: Bitwise’s unique focus on serving the financial advisor, family office, and multi-family office market Why cryptocurrency is the next big thing, and why you should care … Continue reading Episode 1 – Why You Should Consider Crypto for Your Portfolio Strategy – with Matt Hougan →2020-01-1411 min
Advisor Success SeriesPushing Ahead with Crypto-Currencies – A Conversation with Matt Hougan, Head of Global Research at BitwiseIn this podcast episode, Matt Hougan provides an update on the crypto-currency landscape and why he is not concerned over the SEC’s latest rejection of Bitwise’s proposal for a crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). Matt also provides valuable insights on the latest crypto-currency trends, increases our understanding of the crypto-currency investment ecosystem, and clears up some misconceptions.2019-10-2243 min
Masters in BusinessMatt Hougan Discusses Cryptocurrency and ETF Indexes (Podcast)Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Matt Hougan, managing Director of Global Finance at Informa. Previously he was the CEO of Inside ETFs, a division of Informa PLC. Hougan is a three-time member of the Barron's ETF Roundtable and co-author of the CFA Institute’s monograph "A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange-Trade Funds."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-02-011h 09
The Meb Faber Show - Better InvestingMatt Hougan - “Anyone Who Tells You They Know What’s Going to Happen in Crypto Is Probably Lying to You" | #109In Episode 109, we welcome ETF and crypto expert, Matt Hougan.After a quick, fun story about Matt’s first job…as a 9-foot tall seal mascot for a minor league baseball team…Meb asks about the state of the ETF industry – where we are today, and where we’re going.Matt tells us that ETFs have become a dominant force in investing. Since the financial crisis, some $2 trillion of capital has flowed into ETFs. In comparison, the mutual fund industry has seen $0 inflows during that time. In terms of issues that are shaping ETFs and will conti...2018-06-201h 15