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Bitwise Asset Management has rolled out the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (NYSE:BAVA) months after filing an updated S-1 with the SEC, offering investors direct exposure to Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) while tapping into staking rewards — a structure that underscores the next phase of crypto ETFs beyond...

Two ETF issuers are joining the trend of bringing politics to the trading floor. Bitwise and GraniteShares are seeking regulatory approval to launch ETFs linked directly to the outcomes of upcoming U.S. elections, marking another step in the expansion of prediction market-style investing. •...

Grayscale, the world's largest cryptocurrency-focused asset manager, teased its Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) spot exchange-traded fund with a humorous meme on Wednesday. Grayscale Posts Shiba Inu Meme The meme video posted on X overlays the viral Shiba Inu image on pet dogs riding an escalator. At the...

A new note from crypto asset manager Bitwise points to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), and Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) as the "cleanest plays" in the emerging race to tokenize trillions of dollars in real-world assets (RWAs). What Happened: In a sharp departure from...

Bitwise Asset Management says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are expected to reach new all-time highs in 2025, with Bitcoin projected to trade above $200,000. The prediction, shared in Bitwise's mid-year forecast review, reflects the firm's continued...

Investor optimism surrounding a potential XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has reached new heights. What Happened: Bettors on the Polymarket prediction platform are assigning an 89% chance of U.S. approval for XRP ETF by the end of 2025. This surge in confidence, up from 70% earlier...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management on Monday described the surge in public companies holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a “megatrend” that is set to accelerate, driven by concerns over dollar devaluation and growing investor confidence. What Happened:...

According to several experts in the sector, Bitcoin ETFs and cryptocurrency-related ETFs have made significant progress since launching in January 2024 and setting inflow records. Here's what three Bitcoin-ETF experts had to say about the sector’s growth, why people are choosing Bitcoin ETFs...

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley says 2025 marks a "watershed year" for crypto as regulatory clarity, institutional adoption and mainstream political support converge to reshape the investment landscape for digital assets. What Happened: Speaking with CNBC at the Bitcoin Conference 2025, Horsley...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is acting like an asset eager to climb higher if macroeconomic obstacles were to ease, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. What Happened: Despite significant market turbulence, Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience, trading flat over...

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, believes Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could more than double to $200,000 by the end of 2025, provided the Federal Reserve takes steps to stimulate the economy. What Happened: Hougan's remarks come amid what he describes as a “coiled spring”...

Crypto asset manager Bitwise Asset Management, overseeing $12 billion in client assets, has announced the launched the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (NYSE:OWNB) on NYSE Arca, targeting companies holding at least 1,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in their corporate treasuries. What Happened:...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matthew Hougan on Monday said while meme coin ETFs are not entirely off the table, they are not a “free-for-all,” highlighting the need for a liquid, globally distributed market with limited insider influence. What Happened: Speaking with Benzinga at The...

Bitwise Asset Management is taking on a more aggressive stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The company filed for an ETF on Dec. 26 with a strategy to focus on business companies significantly exposed to Bitcoin. The companies in question are firms holding more than 1,000 Bitcoin and have strong...

The cryptocurrency XRP Token (CRYPTO: XRP) from Ripple has soared in price over the last week, with optimism coming from an XRP exchange-traded fund and news that Ripple will invest in a newly rebranded Physical XRP ETP. While Ripple has hit new 52-week highs, the cryptocurrency remains down from...