Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise | Why Institutions Are Piling Into Bitcoin and How ETFs Are Changing Everything | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, joins Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explain why institutions are flooding into Bitcoin — and how ETF structures are unlocking unprecedented access for traditional investors.

Hougan breaks down the macro and market forces behind this wave of institutional adoption, from inflation and monetary policy to the growing realization that Bitcoin is digital gold. He also unpacks how Bitcoin ETFs work, why they’ve become the preferred entry point for financial advisors and fund managers, and what it means for Bitcoin’s next major growth phase.

This episode goes beyond the headlines to explore the mechanics of ETF wrappers, the liquidity transformation they create, and why the convergence of Wall Street and crypto is reshaping the future of investing.

• Why institutions are finally allocating to Bitcoin
• The mechanics and advantages of Bitcoin ETFs
• How ETFs bridge the gap between TradFi and crypto
• What this institutional influx means for Bitcoin’s price and adoption
• Bitwise’s outlook on Bitcoin’s next major market cycle

A must-listen for investors, fund managers, and crypto enthusiasts seeking to understand how ETFs and institutional capital are driving Bitcoin’s mainstream financial integration.

🎙️ Host: Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Matt Hougan – Chief Investment Officer, Bitwise Asset Management
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | bitwiseinvestments.com | @Matt_Hougan | @BitwiseInvest

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Hosted by Bitcoin.com News Media

Sep 4, 2025

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