Bitwise CIO Positions Ethereum As Leading Investment Over Bitcoin: Here’s Why

Bitwise CIO Positions Ethereum As Leading Investment Over Bitcoin: Here’s Why

In a detailed tweet that caught the attention of the crypto community, Bitwise chief information officer (CIO) Matt Hougan put forth five comprehensive reasons explaining why he believes Ethereum (ETH) stands out as a more compelling investment opportunity than even Bitcoin. Notably, Bitwise is among the firms that launched their Ether futures ETFs yesterday, as […]


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