Crypto Bear Market Shows ‘Attributes of a Real Bottom' With Wall Street Behind It, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says
Benzinga · Published Aug 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
Article Summary
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be down sharply from its cycle highs and stuck near $63,000, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan noted the striking disconnect between crypto's weak price action and Wall Street's growing commitment to the asset class. Ships Have Drifted To Crypto Speaking on the Milk Road Show on Aug.1 4, Hougan revealed conversations with major wealth-management platforms including Wells Fargo, UBS and Stifel have revealed the biggest surprise.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be down sharply from its cycle highs and stuck near $63,000, but Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan noted the striking disconnect between crypto's weak price action and Wall Street's growing commitment to the asset class. Ships Have Drifted To Crypto Speaking on the Milk Road Show on Aug.1 4, Hougan revealed conversations with major wealth-management platforms including Wells Fargo, UBS and Stifel have revealed the biggest surprise.
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Published by Benzinga. Category: Bitcoin. Published Aug 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT.
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