Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that Bitcoin benefits under nearly every macroeconomic scenario related to AI's impact. Whether AI leads to economic superabundance, a bubble burst with government bailouts, or steady growth, Bitcoin is positioned to gain value as a scarce asset or safe haven. He acknowledges risks like regulatory crackdowns and quantum computing but concludes that macroeconomic factors matter less than expected for Bitcoin's long-term growth. This perspective highlights Bitcoin's resilience amid uncertain AI-driven economic futures.
Bitcoin's market cap stands at Rp29.609,79 trillion as of October 16, 2026, 02:32 WIB, showing its significant scale in the digital asset space. On Pluang, Bitcoin trades at Rp1.476.684.292 with a modest 1-day gain of 0.86%, while trading volume remains robust at Rp762,98 trillion. The platform data also reveals a strong buying interest with 62% of orders on Pluang favoring purchases and a typical holding period of 111 days, underscoring steady investor confidence amid ongoing discussions about AI's impact on Bitcoin's value.
US wholesale inflation accelerated to 6.3% in September, driven by a 20.3% surge in gasoline producer prices, marking the largest jump since 2022. Despite this inflation rise, Bitcoin prices slipped slightly but remained above $81,000. Meanwhile, pre...
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell below the $80,000 mark to $79,869 on Binance's spot market at 9:55 a.m. ET on October 15. This drop reflects a 1.04% decrease over the preceding hour, with the price moving from $80,649 ...
Bitcoin's price fell 1.04% within one hour ending 9:55 a.m. ET on October 15, dropping from $80,706 to $79,869. During this period, $22.28 million in long positions were liquidated across three major exchanges: Binance, Bybit, and OKX, alongside $660...
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that Bitcoin will increase in value no matter the economic outcome related to AI developments. If the AI bubble bursts, he expects a major government bailout, which would boost Bitcoin as money supply grows. Conversely,...
On October 14, U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded net inflows of about $740,000, contrasting sharply with Bitcoin spot ETFs which experienced $261.4 million in outflows. This split highlights differing investor interest in these digital assets on that day. ...
