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EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 18 MIN

Matt Hougan: 'Solana Has One of the Best Setups for a Crypto Asset in 8 Years' | Markets Outlook

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Unpacking the crypto rally and Solana's potential with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan returns to Markets Outlook to dissect the forces behind the current crypto rally with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie. With bitcoin reaching new highs and Washington shutdown, Matt explains why the "debasement trade"—fueled by institutional concern over fiat currencies—is driving massive flows and whether his $200,000 price target for BTC by the end of the year is still in play. Plus, his argument for why the market is big enough for both Ethereum and Solana to win. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠⁠⁠ - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

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