Bitwise
Bitwise is a company that on 2026-09-12 with Grayscale accumulated 1.4 million Chainlink tokens, an action that strengthened LINK demand while price stabilized above the $11 support zone.
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 storiesNEAR Protocol jumped 83% in four weeks, beating Bitcoin and Ether, fueled by the Bitwise NRR spot ETF debut and $31-33 billion in Intents volume. The post NEAR Protocol gains 83% in four weeks, leaving Bitcoin and Ether behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Limited access to Bitcoin ETPs on major platforms may hinder widespread adoption, affecting potential capital inflows and industry growth. The post Bitwise finds 5 US wealth platforms restrict Bitcoin ETP access appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Bitwise’s CIO says it’s one of the few small caps worth watching.
Despite criticism that humans still dominate NEAR's user base, Hougan sees value in its growing Intents business.
Alongside its recent spot NEAR ETF launch, Bitwise is prioritizing AI and intends to do more in that area.
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and MetaMask CEO Joseph Lubin both say the crypto winter is over. On the sidelines of TOKEN2049, Horsley credited sellers exiting the market and the sector’s growing substance. Lubin, an Ethereum co-founder, believes the thaw arrived quite a while ago. Bitwise Sees a Sweet Spot After Sellers Exit Speaking to CNBC, The post Two Crypto CEOs Call the End of Winter, One Says It Happened a While Back appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Timeline
80 recorded events- 09 Oct 2026DevelopmentNEAR Protocol gains 83% in four weeks, leaving Bitcoin and Ether behind
NEAR Protocol jumped 83% in four weeks, beating Bitcoin and Ether, fueled by the Bitwise NRR spot ETF debut and $31-33 billion in Intents volume. The post NEAR Protocol gains 83% in four weeks, leaving Bitcoin and Ether behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 09 Oct 2026Product LaunchNEAR Protocol gains 83% in four weeks, leaving Bitcoin and Ether behind
NEAR Protocol jumped 83% in four weeks, beating Bitcoin and Ether, fueled by the Bitwise NRR spot ETF debut and $31-33 billion in Intents volume. The post NEAR Protocol gains 83% in four weeks, leaving Bitcoin and Ether behind appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 09 Oct 2026DevelopmentNEAR crypto drops 16% a day after Bitwise’s bullish report
Bitwise’s CIO says it’s one of the few small caps worth watching.
- 09 Oct 2026DevelopmentBitwise finds 5 US wealth platforms restrict Bitcoin ETP access
Limited access to Bitcoin ETPs on major platforms may hinder widespread adoption, affecting potential capital inflows and industry growth. The post Bitwise finds 5 US wealth platforms restrict Bitcoin ETP access appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 08 Oct 2026DevelopmentNEAR Cracks the Top 20: Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Is Paying Attention
Despite criticism that humans still dominate NEAR's user base, Hougan sees value in its growing Intents business.
- 08 Oct 2026Leadership ChangeBitwise CEO says ‘tragic’ Dogecoin ETF failure shows gap between ETF buyers and crypto-app users
Alongside its recent spot NEAR ETF launch, Bitwise is prioritizing AI and intends to do more in that area.
- 08 Oct 2026DevelopmentTwo Crypto CEOs Call the End of Winter, One Says It Happened a While Back
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and MetaMask CEO Joseph Lubin both say the crypto winter is over. On the sidelines of TOKEN2049, Horsley credited sellers exiting the market and the sector’s growing substance. Lubin, an Ethereum co-founder, believes the thaw arrived quite a while ago. Bitwise Sees a Sweet Spot After Sellers Exit Speaking to CNBC, The post Two Crypto CEOs Call the End of Winter, One Says It Happened a While Back appeared first on BeInCrypto .
- 07 Oct 2026Leadership ChangeBitwise CIO and Sovereign CEO say NEAR is entering next phase of value accrual
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Sovereign CEO Sal Ternullo see NEAR entering a new value accrual phase as Intents revenue and AI products scale. The post Bitwise CIO and Sovereign CEO say NEAR is entering next phase of value accrual appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
Quick facts
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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.