The determined efforts of Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan have culminated in the SEC's approval of spot ETFs for Bitcoin and Ether earlier this year. This achievement has propelled Bitwise's assets under management to over $10 billion, with plans for a potential third ETF focused on Solana on the horizon.

Their impact in the crypto industry extends beyond fund approvals; both professionals actively engage with a large audience on social media, sharing valuable insights and working to change the perception of cryptocurrency adoption among major financial institutions.

In discussing U.S. presidential candidates' implications for crypto, both Horsley and Hougan believe the industry stands to benefit regardless of the election results. Notably, following Trump's presidency, Hougan claimed we are entering a "Golden Age of Crypto."

"The continuous battle for ETF approval demonstrates the momentum crypto is gaining in institutional finance." (Translation: La batalla continua por la aprobación de ETF demuestra el impulso que está ganando el cripto en las finanzas institucionales.)

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