In a recent commentary shared on X, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, which ranks as the world’s largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds, detailed why investors should consider diversifying their cryptocurrency portfolio by adding Ethereum (ETH), alongside maintaining a position in Bitcoin (BTC). Hougan offered three compelling reasons for investors to…
Following the sudden approval of the Ethereum Spot ETF last week, speculations continue to roll in on the potential performance of these funds ahead of their debut trading session. Most recently, renowned Bloomberg ETF analyst, James Seyffart has weighed in on the subject giving his thoughts on the possible level of investments the Ethereum spot…
In a recently published report by Bitwise, the leading crypto index fund manager, a striking comparison has been drawn between Coinbase and Amazon, highlighting a significant yet under-reported aspect of Coinbase’s business — the Base Layer 2 network. Titled “It’s All About That Base (and Other Thoughts on Coinbase),” the report authored by Matt Hougan…
Over the last week, Bitcoin (BTC) investors enjoyed much profit as the crypto asset gained 9.34% to trade above $71,000 based on data from CoinMarketCap. Currently, most of the BTC market is highly expectant of the potential large price gains that the current bull cycle could present. However, commenting on the immediate future, Bitwise CEO…
David Krueger, a crypto analyst on X, thinks Bitcoin (BTC) will tear higher, surging by 100% to 200% within five months, fueled primarily by fear of missing out (FOMO) once the coin breaks above $50,000. Will Bitcoin Break Above $50,000 And Rally To $100,000? Citing Tom Lee’s historical analysis, Krueger believes FOMO typically kicks in when Bitcoin…
The competition among the Spot Bitcoin ETF issuers is heating up as the period for potential approval of these funds draws nearer. Asset manager Bitwise is the issuer currently making waves as it could potentially outrank the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, in terms of seed funds for their respective ETFs. Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF Could…
Bitwise, a crypto index fund manager, has forecasted a bullish price for Bitcoin that would take it past its current all-time high. Bitcoin is currently in a bullish sentiment, and the price has doubled this year. But according to this fund manager, this sentiment will continue into next year. In a recently released report, Bitwise…
Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts and investors have their eyes fixed on the potential launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), eagerly awaiting its impact on the cryptocurrency market. With predictions of substantial inflows, industry experts are delving into the potential ramifications of such a development, exploring its capacity to transform the landscape of digital assets. …
With the approvals of futures bitcoin ETFs, firms have taken it one step further and have applied with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) for spot-based bitcoin ETFs. However, unlike their futures and short counterparts, the spot ETFs have not found favor in the eyes of the regulatory watchdog. And as more spot-based bitcoin ETF…
The US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the leadership of Chairman Jay Clayton will never approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), believes Jake Chervinsky of New York-based Kobre & Kim, LLP. The general counsel noted that Clayton and his team look at bitcoin as an asset that remains “susceptible to manipulation and surveillance-sharing agreements.”…