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 storiesThe consolidation enhances Ethereum's staking efficiency, reduces computational load, and raises participation standards, impacting network scalability. The post Bitwise collaborates with Lido on Ethereum validator consolidation in landmark CMv2 rollout appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
After the CLARITY Act's failure, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said that the Bitcoin rally can continue without congressional approval.
Software developers who build crypto trading tools just got some breathing room from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 in early September despite declining odds of the legislation passing this year, Hougan noted.
Sponsor-funded seed can swell opening assets before creations, redemptions and persistent capital reveal whether investors followed. The post A $100 million launch balance doesn’t mean a crypto ETF has real investors appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Hyperliquid faces potential selling pressure as Multicoin Capital and Bitwise increase exchange deposits.
Timeline
80 recorded events- 21 Sept 2026AdoptionBitMine Buys 27,562 ETH in a Week as Holdings Reach $17.1 Billion
The company is on track to reach its goal of owning 5% of ETH's supply.
- 21 Sept 2026AcquisitionBitMine acquires 27,562 Ethereum for $75M, pushing total holdings to nearly 5% of circulating supply
BitMine's aggressive Ethereum acquisition strategy could catalyze increased institutional interest and reshape crypto market dynamics. The post BitMine acquires 27,562 Ethereum for $75M, pushing total holdings to nearly 5% of circulating supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 21 Sept 2026Development‘Crypto bull market is underway,’ Tom Lee says as Bitmine nears 5% Ethereum supply target with 27,562 ETH buy
Bitmine's total investments currently stand at $17.1 billion, and the company owns over 4.9% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
- 21 Sept 2026DevelopmentEthereum’s next move: $2,760 if bulls hold, $2,600 if they don’t
While derivatives positioning raises the stakes for Ethereum's next move.
- 21 Sept 2026PartnershipBitwise collaborates with Lido on Ethereum validator consolidation in landmark CMv2 rollout
The consolidation enhances Ethereum's staking efficiency, reduces computational load, and raises participation standards, impacting network scalability. The post Bitwise collaborates with Lido on Ethereum validator consolidation in landmark CMv2 rollout appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 18 Sept 2026DevelopmentHere’s Why Bitwise CIO Believes Crypto Could Keep Rallying Without Congress
After the CLARITY Act's failure, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said that the Bitcoin rally can continue without congressional approval.
- 18 Sept 2026ApprovalHere’s Why Bitwise CIO Believes Crypto Could Keep Rallying Without Congress
After the CLARITY Act's failure, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said that the Bitcoin rally can continue without congressional approval.
- 18 Sept 2026DevelopmentCFTC Kicks Off Crypto Rulemaking, Bypassing a Stalled Congress
The agency submitted a prerule on crypto asset transactions and markets to the White House for review, signaling it will build a derivatives framework on its own authority after the Clarity Act's collapse.
Quick facts
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- 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.