Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
Market Stabilization
XRP trades at $1.44 with full regulatory clarity in the U.S. market.
Final Settlement
Ripple and SEC reach a final resolution, solidifying XRP's non-security status.
SEC Appeal
SEC files notice of appeal against the 2023 district court decision.
Torres Ruling
Judge rules XRP is not a security in programmatic sales on exchanges.
SEC Lawsuit Filed
SEC sues Ripple Labs alleging XRP is an unregistered security.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan projects Bitcoin could reach $1 million within a decade, representing a 1,300% increase from current levels. The forecast hinges on Bitcoin capturing a 17% share of the global 'store-of-value' market, currently dominated by gold.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecasts Bitcoin could surge over 1,300% to reach $1 million within the next decade by capturing a 17% share of the global store-of-value market. Despite a 30% decline in the CoinMarketCap 20 Index since late 2025, Hougan argues that Bitcoin's role as 'digital gold' remains the primary driver for long-term institutional adoption.
The finalization of XRP's classification as a non-security in secondary market transactions has resolved years of legal uncertainty for the digital asset industry. This definitive status is now catalyzing a wave of institutional product filings and setting a critical legal benchmark for other major altcoins facing SEC scrutiny.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan reports a profound disconnect between institutional enthusiasm for digital assets and a weary investor base. Despite aggressive adoption by major financial firms, many investors have become desensitized to the narrative of institutional entry after years of unfulfilled promises.