'I think crypto market is close to a bottom': Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan

Bitwise Solana ETF (BOL) Performance & Outlook - Bitwise's Solana staking ETF (BOL) experienced significant inflows, reaching $417 million in its first week, including $67 million on one day alone [1] - The ETF is recognized as the fastest-growing new ETF launch of the year across all asset classes, indicating strong investor demand for Solana exposure [2] - Bitwise views the current market pullback as a favorable entry point for investors, with Solana trading below $160 [3] Solana's Potential & Staking Rewards - Bitwise emphasizes that investing in BOL provides exposure to both the growth of stablecoins and tokenization markets, with Solana poised to capture an increasing market share [4][5] - The company highlights Solana's potential for substantial growth (2x, 3x, or even 10x) in the coming years if both stablecoin/tokenization adoption and Solana's market share increase [7] - BOL stakes 100% of its Solana holdings, offering investors a yield of 7% or more, contributing to the ETF's attractiveness [8] Bitwise's Staking Leadership & Future ETF Plans - Bitwise is a leader in crypto staking, operating a dedicated staking division (Bitwise Onchain Solutions) [9] - The company plans to upgrade existing Ethereum staking ETFs to include staking rewards, similar to its European offerings and the new Solana ETF [10][11] - Bitwise anticipates launching more spot crypto ETFs tied to other altcoins like XRP, potentially offering diversified, index-based crypto ETF products in the future [12][13] Crypto Market Trends & Bitcoin Outlook - The crypto market is currently divided, with retail investors experiencing "max desperation" while institutional investors remain bullish [23][24][25] - Bitwise believes the market is nearing the end of the retail washout and anticipates a rally into the end of the year and into 2026, driven by institutional investment [26] - The company is optimistic about Bitcoin, suggesting it could reach new all-time highs by the end of the year (above $125,000 - $130,000) and potentially reach Michael Saylor's target of $150,000 [28]