The Next Move Will Shock You

The Next Move Will Shock You

From The AllinCrypto Podcast by AllinCrypto

March 25, 2026 · 37 min · Season 3 · Episode 22

About this episode

Matt Hougan discusses the current state of the crypto market and future trends.

In this episode of the AllInCrypto Podcast, Matt Hougan , CIO of Bitwise Asset Management , to break down where the crypto market stands today and what could come next. We discuss why institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs remains strong despite weak retail sentiment, how stablecoins and tokenization could reshape global finance, and why crypto may play a much bigger role in the future financial system than most investors realize. Matt also shares his outlook on the current market cycle, whether this is a classic crypto winter, why the altcoin market has struggled, where value may accrue across layer 1s, DeFi, and apps , and what could eventually lead the market higher again. We also cover Bitcoin valuation , long-term institutional adoption, regulatory catalysts, tokenized assets, and why crypto may still be in the early stages of a much larger transformation. Follow Matt Hougan: X: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan Follow Bitwise: X: https://x.com/Bitwise If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an interview.

People in this episode

Host: AllinCrypto

Guest: Matt Hougan

Topics covered

  • crypto market analysis
  • institutional demand
  • Bitcoin valuation
  • stablecoins
  • tokenization
  • market cycle
  • regulatory catalysts

Keywords

  • crypto market
  • Bitcoin
  • ETFs
  • stablecoins
  • tokenization
  • DeFi
  • altcoin
  • institutional adoption
  • regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bitwise Asset Management, Bitcoin ETFs, DeFi

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