3 Checkpoints for Crypto to Reach New Highs in 2026: Bitwise
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The 3 Conditions To Extend The Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Rally: Bitwise
Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Invest, outlined three key conditions that must be met for cryptocurrency markets to extend their early 2026 rally and transition from a bounce into a sustained uptrend. What Happened: Crypto markets have started 2026 strong, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) both up roughly 7% year-to-date, while higher-beta altcoins have significantly outperformed. Hougan said the rally can c…
Bitcoin's 2026 Rally Has Legs - But Only If These Risks Fade
Crypto markets have opened 2026 on a strong footing. Top assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as speculative tokens such as Dogecoin, have posted even sharper gains, according to a report by Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. For the 2026 rally to continue, the market needs to cross three hurdles. Factors Influencing 2026 Outlook In a market outlook published this week, Hougan said the rally could extend further this year if t…
Bitcoin, ETH, Dogecoin Rally Faces 3 Key Checkpoints: Bitwise CIO
Crypto entered 2026 with a sharp bid, and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the next leg higher hinges on three checkpoints that have less to do with chart patterns and more to do with market plumbing, Washington, and the broader risk backdrop. In a January 6 memo, Hougan wrote that Bitcoin and Ethereum were each up 7% year-to-date as of Monday, January 5, while higher-beta names had moved faster, Dogecoin was up 29% over the same window. The questio…
The CIO of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, identifies three key obstacles for a rally sustained in cryptocurrencies in 2026: avoiding massive liquidations such as those of October, the adoption of the CLARITY Law and the correlation of Bitcoin with the shares. *** The CIO of Bitwise, Matt Hougan, identifies three key obstacles for a cryptocurrencies rally in 2026. The first one is overcome: avoiding massive liquidations such as those of USD $20,000 millio…
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