Ep. 692 Are We Coming out of a Bear Market!? & 2026 Outlook with Bitwise's Matt Hougan
CRYPTO 10125 Nov 2025

Ep. 692 Are We Coming out of a Bear Market!? & 2026 Outlook with Bitwise's Matt Hougan

In this conversation, Bryce and Brendan discuss the current state of the crypto market with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise. They explore the dynamics of the market, including the ongoing bear market, institutional adoption, and regulatory developments. The discussion also covers the impact of government actions on liquidity, the significance of ETFs, and the performance of the Solana ETF. They delve into tax implications for staking strategies and the influence of Basel rules on banking regulations. Looking ahead, they discuss potential catalysts for growth in the crypto space and share predictions for 2026 and beyond.


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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

02:45 Are we in a Bear Market?

05:38 Selling Dynamics and Covered Calls

08:32 Volatility and Financialization of Bitcoin

11:18 Institutional Influence and the Future of Bitcoin

14:02 Government Shutdown and ETF Approvals

16:57 Bitwise's Solana ETF Success

19:49 Tax Treatment and Staking ETFs

22:39 Basel Rules and Banking Regulations

25:15 Future Catalysts for Crypto Market Growth

26:54 The Future of Crypto Use Cases

29:30 Demographics and the Crypto Market

30:53 The Role of Financial Services in Crypto

32:27 The Everything App: Coinbase and Robinhood

34:14 2025 Predictions Review

47:17 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2026


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