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TODAY: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Bitcoin has likely bottomed out, pointing to its resilience against recent bad news like the Coldcard hack and Clarity Act setback.

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said Bitcoin probably reached its lowest price level, noting that it stayed strong despite recent negative headlines such as the Coldcard hardware‑wallet hack and the Clarity Act regulatory setback.

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Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said Bitcoin probably reached its lowest price level, noting that it stayed strong despite recent negative headlines such as the Coldcard hardware‑wallet hack and the Clarity Act regulatory setback.

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Global impact / market context

If Bitcoin has truly bottomed, investors may see a turning point that could lift confidence and attract new money, potentially raising prices and supporting related crypto businesses.

Analyst inference

The comment comes as Bitcoin has been under pressure from security breaches and regulatory uncertainty, which have weighed on the broader crypto market and limited recent price gains.

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What to watch

  1. Future price movements of Bitcoin to see if it holds above recent lows, indicating a sustained bottom. Analyst inference
  2. Any additional security incidents or regulatory actions that could either reinforce or challenge Bitcoin’s perceived resilience. Analyst inference
  3. Investor inflows into Bitcoin‑focused funds or ETFs, which would signal growing confidence after the alleged bottom. Analyst inference

Affected assets

  • BTC — Bitcoin

Evidence