Bitwise Says Crypto Will Grow With Or Without US Congress

Even if the United States Congress fails to pass major crypto market structure bills this year, the digital asset industry will keep growing. That is according to Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer at Bitwise. He argues that the sector has already built enough momentum to survive without immediate legislative action.

Hougan points out that guidance from financial regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission can provide enough clarity for the market. While formal laws from Congress would be ideal, regulatory oversight is already shaping how the industry operates. Companies are adapting to the rules of the road as they are written by these agencies.

For traders and investors, this means the regulatory landscape will likely evolve through agency actions rather than sudden acts of Congress. Market participants should watch for new policy statements and enforcement trends from federal regulators in the coming months. These updates will continue to influence how crypto products are launched and traded in the United States.