Bitwise CIO Outlines 3 Conditions For A Durable 2026 Crypto Market Rally
The crypto market's recent bounce has given way to renewed volatility, with Bitcoin and other major assets giving back part of their earlier gains. In a report released on January 6, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan set out three conditions he believes are required for a durable rally in 2026: avoiding a repeat of the record October 10, 2025 liquidation that wiped out about $19 billion in futures, securing passage of the CLARITY Act, and maintaining relative stability in U.S. equities.