Bitwise
Bitwise is a company with CIO Matt Hougan. Its research found 67% of wealth managers lack crypto allocation. Hougan noted Bitcoin sales did not crash the market, signaling institutional maturity.
Bitwise is a company led by Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In September 2026, Bitwise published research indicating that 67% of wealth managers lack crypto allocation, which may hinder their competitiveness as client interest in digital assets grows. On September 14, 2026, Hougan analyzed why a large Bitcoin sale by Strategy did not crash the market, concluding Bitcoin's resilience reflected strong demand and reduced fears of forced liquidation, signaling institutional maturity. The recorded timeline matches this coverage with entries on those dates. No market or founding details are available. Bitwise provides observation of crypto adoption among professional investors.
Overview
Bitwise is a company led by Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In September 2026, Bitwise published research indicating that 67% of wealth managers lack crypto allocation, which may hinder their competitiveness as client interest in digital assets grows. On September 14, 2026, Hougan analyzed why a large Bitcoin sale by Strategy did not crash the market, concluding Bitcoin's resilience reflected strong demand and reduced fears of forced liquidation, signaling institutional maturity. The recorded timeline matches this coverage with entries on those dates. No market or founding details are available. Bitwise provides observation of crypto adoption among professional investors.
Recent developments
On 2026-09-14, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan published analysis stating Bitcoin's resilience to large sales shows strong demand and institutional maturity. On 2026-09-13, Bitwise research found 67% of wealth managers lack crypto allocation, potentially hindering their competitiveness amid growing client interest.
Historical context
The current coverage matches the recorded timeline of 2026-09-13 and 2026-09-14 events, with no earlier entries for contrast.
History
Bitwise's recorded milestone is 2026-09-13, when its research found 67% of wealth managers lack crypto allocation. No origins or founding details are recorded.
Risk factors
Bitwise research found that wealth managers lacking crypto allocation may face reduced competitiveness as client demand for digital assets grows.
Outlook
Will the 67% of wealth managers without crypto allocation adapt as client demand grows? How will Bitcoin's demonstrated resilience to large sales influence future institutional behavior? What subsequent analysis will Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan provide?
Latest coverage
20 storiesBitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the Binance hack would have sunk the exchange a decade ago. Past hacks hit Bitcoin short term. The post A Decade Ago, a $6.3 Billion Hack Would Have Sunk Binance & BTC, Bitwise CIO Says appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Decades-old securities laws face new challenges in regulating today's evolving DeFi infrastructure.
Bitwise tops up its Bitcoin holdings with another purchase after multiple days of zero trading activity, suggesting that institutional demand is returning to the XRP ETF market.
Musk and a Wall Street billionaire react as NYSE owner ICE brings Hyperliquid to the US. See who already holds a stake. The post Musk and a Wall Street Billionaire Eye a Market Bitwise Says 99.9% of Americans Don't Know appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Bitwise raises its Bitcoin price prediction to $1.6 million by 2036, citing institutional demand, limited supply, and a growing market. The post Bitwise Raises Bitcoin Price Target to $1.6 Million as Institutional Demand Grows appeared first on Cryptonews .
The rapid trading volume highlights growing investor interest in blockchain-based ETFs, potentially influencing future financial product innovations. The post Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF trades over $40 million in first three hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Timeline
80 recorded events- 02 Nov 2026Security IncidentA Decade Ago, a $6.3 Billion Hack Would Have Sunk Binance & BTC, Bitwise CIO Says
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the Binance hack would have sunk the exchange a decade ago. Past hacks hit Bitcoin short term. The post A Decade Ago, a $6.3 Billion Hack Would Have Sunk Binance & BTC, Bitwise CIO Says appeared first on BeInCrypto .
- 30 Oct 2026DevelopmentMusk and a Wall Street Billionaire Eye a Market Bitwise Says 99.9% of Americans Don't Know
Musk and a Wall Street billionaire react as NYSE owner ICE brings Hyperliquid to the US. See who already holds a stake. The post Musk and a Wall Street Billionaire Eye a Market Bitwise Says 99.9% of Americans Don't Know appeared first on BeInCrypto .
- 29 Oct 2026DevelopmentBitwise Sees Bitcoin at $1.6 Million by 2036, but the Forecast Has Big Assumptions
Bitwise Asset Management has raised its long-range Bitcoin price projection to $1.6 million by 2036 in its 2027 capital-market assumptions. The headline.
- 29 Oct 2026DevelopmentDruckenmiller investment boosts Hyperliquid shares by 19%, HYPE token rises
Druckenmiller's investment highlights growing institutional interest in crypto-linked stocks, potentially boosting market confidence and innovation. The post Druckenmiller investment boosts Hyperliquid shares by 19%, HYPE token rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 29 Oct 2026DevelopmentBitwise Hyperliquid ETF trades over $40 million in first three hours
The rapid trading volume highlights growing investor interest in blockchain-based ETFs, potentially influencing future financial product innovations. The post Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF trades over $40 million in first three hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 29 Oct 2026DevelopmentBitcoin ETFs Find New Support From Long-Term Investors
Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing an interesting change in ownership. Some of Wall Street’s biggest trading firms have been reducing their positions, while sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers are quietly increasing theirs. At first glance, declining institutional holdings might suggest that investors are losing interest in Bitcoin. But the latest research from Galaxy tells a […]
- 29 Oct 2026FundingBitwise Raises Bitcoin Price Target to $1.6 Million as Institutional Demand Grows
Bitwise raises its Bitcoin price prediction to $1.6 million by 2036, citing institutional demand, limited supply, and a growing market. The post Bitwise Raises Bitcoin Price Target to $1.6 Million as Institutional Demand Grows appeared first on Cryptonews .
- 28 Oct 2026FundingBitwise Raises Bitcoin Target to $1.6 Million as Institutions Keep Buying
Bitcoin Magazine Bitwise Raises Bitcoin Target to $1.6 Million as Institutions Keep Buying Bitwise raised its 2036 bitcoin price target to $1.6 million, projecting 34.3% annual growth on institutional demand and fixed supply. This post Bitwise Raises Bitcoin Target to $1.6 Million as Institutions Keep Buying first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman .
Quick facts
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- Chief Investment Officer
- Matt Hougan
Frequently asked
- What did Bitwise research find about wealth managers?
- Bitwise research found that 67% of wealth managers lack crypto allocation, which may hinder their competitiveness as client demand and market interest in digital assets grow.
- Why did Strategy’s Bitcoin sales not crash the market according to Bitwise CIO?
- Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated Bitcoin's resilience to large sales indicates strong market demand, reducing fears of forced liquidation and signaling institutional maturity.
- What is the recorded timeline for Bitwise in September 2026?
- The timeline lists a 2026-09-13 adoption entry on wealth manager allocation and a 2026-09-14 development entry on the CIO’s market commentary.