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# Matt Hougan: Four More Major Banks to Accept Bitcoin Spot ETFs by Year-End

> Matt Hougan Predicts Major Institutional Shift: Four Big Banks Will Embrace Bitcoin Spot ETFs by Year-End

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Sunday, 04 May 2025

## **Matt Hougan Predicts Major Institutional Shift: Four Big Banks Will Embrace Bitcoin Spot ETFs by Year-End**

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, has made a bold forecast that could dramatically shift the landscape of institutional cryptocurrency investment. According to Hougan, **Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS** — all of which have yet to offer clients access to **Bitcoin spot ETFs** — are expected to reverse course **by the end of 2025**.

> **"Once these institutions open the gates, we'll witness a record-breaking influx of capital into Bitcoin spot ETFs,"** Hougan stated.

**Why This Matters:**- These four banks collectively manage **trillions of dollars in client assets**.
- Their approval would grant high-net-worth individuals and conservative portfolios **direct access** to Bitcoin exposure through regulated ETFs.
- It would **legitimize Bitcoin** further as a mainstream, institutional-grade asset.

**Institutional Domino Effect**Hougan believes this shift will **spark global recognition** of Bitcoin as a **reliable hedge against economic volatility** and a **long-term store of value**. As more companies adopt Bitcoin spot ETFs, it strengthens the case for:

- Bitcoin's role in **diversified portfolios**.
- Greater **price stability and upward momentum**.
- **Broader regulatory acceptance**.

Earlier, **Coinbase Asset Management President Sebastian Bea** noted that the crypto market is entering a **new institutional era**, but also warned that this era must be met with **measured risk management** and **regulatory readiness**.

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**Takeaway:**

If Hougan's prediction comes true, Bitcoin could benefit from one of its most significant waves of **institutional inflows**, setting the stage for **new all-time highs** and further integrating crypto into the global financial system

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