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Bitwise CFO Hougan Calls Q3 a Potential Crypto Spring, Highlights Strong Market Gains

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Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, David Hougan, argues that Q3 data signal a "crypto spring," suggesting the quarter could be one of the best in crypto history. The firm’s Q3 quarterly report shows a 46.4% rise in its broad‑market crypto index, with Bitcoin up 42.3%, Ethereum 69.1%, and Solana 59.2%. All ten tracked assets posted double‑digit gains. Additionally, the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted $600 million in inflows, returning the year‑to‑date net inflow to positive. Hougan’s assessment contrasts with earlier market uncertainty, and the strong performance across major tokens underscores a broader rally that may reshape expectations for the remainder of the year.

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites Q3 data pointing to a 'crypto spring'
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 14, 00:00recorded Oct 15, 00:23single sourcerevised

    Bitwise Q3 market review highlights crypto spring indicators

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    Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites Q3 data pointing to a 'crypto spring'

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    Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan stated that Q3 may have been one of the best quarters in crypto history, driven by a sharp price rebound and growing onchain markets, signaling the start of a 'crypto spring.' Bitwise reported a 46.4% quarterly gain in its large-cap crypto index, supported by $6 billion in US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, which returned year-to-date net flows to positive territory. During Q3, Bitcoin (BTC) gained 42.3%, Ether (ETH) rose 69.1%, and Solana (SOL) increased 59.2%, with all 10 constituents of the index posting double-digit gains, led by Chainlink (LINK) at 97.6%. Tokenized equities also rose 65.5% to nearly $3.2 billion, and open interest on decentralized perpetual futures hit a record near $26 billion.

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