EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 43 MIN
Inside Bitwise’s Avalanche ETP and Institutional Strategy with Matt Hougan
from Layer One · host The Block
In Episode 11 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and special co-host Ava Labs President John Wu are joined by Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the launch of the Avalanche ETP and how institutional investors are approaching crypto exposure.He breaks down the rapid expansion of tokenized real-world assets, the role of ETFs in onboarding capital, and why this cycle may differ from previous ones.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Avalanche ETP Overview02:45 - ETF Differentiation04:34 - Staking and Yield06:19 - Institutional Strategy09:04 - Competing L1 Models14:22 - Bitcoin Price Thesis18:49 - Dual Market Narratives21:57 - Institutional Capital Flows30:02 - AI and Crypto FutureGuest links:Matt Hougan - https://x.com/Matt_HouganBitwise - https://x.com/BitwiseAva Labs - https://x.com/avalabsHost links:John Wu - https://x.com/John1wuKelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market InsightsSubscribe now 👉 https://www.theblock.co/newsletters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teamsStart your free trial today 👉 https://theblock.co/campus
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In Episode 11 of Layer One, The Block’s Kelvin Sparks and special co-host Ava Labs President John Wu are joined by Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the launch of the Avalanche ETP and how institutional investors are approaching crypto exposure.He breaks down the rapid expansion of tokenized real-world assets, the role of ETFs in onboarding capital, and why this cycle may differ from previous ones.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Avalanche ETP Overview02:45 - ETF Differentiation04:34 - Staking and Yield06:19 - Institutional Strategy09:04 - Competing L1 Models14:22 - Bitcoin Price Thesis18:49 - Dual Market Narratives21:57 - Institutional Capital Flows30:02 - AI and Crypto FutureGuest links:Matt Hougan - https://x.com/Matt_HouganBitwise - https://x.com/BitwiseAva Labs - https://x.com/avalabsHost links:John Wu - https://x.com/John1wuKelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters!🚨 Breaking News👨🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market InsightsSubscribe now 👉 https://www.theblock.co/newsletters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teamsStart your free trial today 👉 https://theblock.co/campus
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