Bitwise Asset Management on 401(k) inclusion for crypto, M2 correlation and Ethereum's gains

Bitwise Asset Management European Head Bradley Duke talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about rising demand for crypto investment products following new regulatory developments in the United States. Duke highlighted the impact of recent SEC approval allowing crypto ETFs in 401(k) retirement plans. “This 401(k) news is going to really add fuel to this already big blaze of a fire in terms of Bitcoin demand,” he said, noting that combined purchases from ETFs and U.S. treasury companies are already 5.6 times the new supply of Bitcoin entering the market. He said the attitude from regulators has shifted significantly, with the current SEC Chair describing crypto as “a strategic and important change” in financial services. Duke believes the inclusion of crypto in defined-contribution pensions, which hold around $12.2 trillion in assets, could support long-term upward pressure on Bitcoin’s price. Duke also discussed the correlation between global M2 money supply expansion and Bitcoin pricing, observing a strong historical link with a three-month lag. On Ethereum, Duke pointed to its dominant role in stablecoin issuance, real-world asset tokenisation, and decentralised finance (DeFi) as key growth drivers. “Ethereum dominates,” he said, explaining how the platform supports many of the sector's core innovations. For more insightful interviews, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications to stay up to date with future content. #Bitcoin #CryptoETF #Bitwise #401k #Ethereum #Stablecoins #DeFi #CryptoNews #BradleyDuke #DigitalAssets #CryptoRegulation #SEC #Tokenization #BlockchainInvesting #ProactiveInvestors