Bitcoin: The Alternative You Can No Longer Ignore

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Episode #72: Bitcoin - The Alternative You Can No Longer Ignore Guest: Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer, Bitwise Asset Management Bitcoin has evolved from a retail phenomenon to a macro asset that institutions can no longer afford to ignore. In this episode of Fund Shack, Ross Butler speaks with Matthew Hougan , CIO at Bitwise Asset Management , the firm behind the first crypto index fund and over $10B in assets. A pioneer of ETFs and now a leader in crypto investing, Matthew explains why Bitcoin is becoming a core component of modern portfolios , how it compares to gold, and why it's poised to reshape global finance. From Retail to Institutional Adoption Bitcoin is no longer fringe. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs now manage $37B+ , with institutional capital driving a third of inflows . Bitwise’s AUM has grown 10x in 18 months . Portfolio Construction: Bitcoin as an Alternative Asset Allocators are rethinking Bitcoin’s place, not tech, not equity, but an alternative . With low correlation, high returns, and now ETF access, 1 - 2% allocations are improving portfolio Sharpe ratios . ️ Bitcoin vs. Gold... and Beyond Think of Bitcoin as programmable, portable, real-time gold .

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