Bitwise CIO: It is expected that the number of companies configuring encrypted ETP will surge by the end of the year, and 5% of asset allocation may become the norm

According to Cryptoslate, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that there is a "significant unlocking" in the financial advisory field of cryptocurrency investment. After attending a conference at a large consulting firm, Hougan shared his expectation that most large companies will achieve access to cryptocurrency ETPs by the end of 2025. He added that people's interest in cryptocurrency investment is growing and predicted that new indicators flowing into cryptocurrency ETP will reach "billions of dollars". Hogan also stated that the investment portfolio allocation standards for cryptocurrencies are changing, and a 5% asset allocation may become the norm. He further explained that institutional investors are increasingly accustomed to increasing the weight of cryptocurrencies in traditional investment portfolios. Hogan also stated that there has been an increase in inquiries from advisors regarding Ethereum, stating that he has answered more questions about the asset in the past few days than in the past six months. Hogan stated that while Bitcoin still dominates in terms of scale, Ethereum has become a key area of curiosity for professionals.