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Bitwise CIO likens Ethereum to Microsoft, bets on underappreciated dominance despite bearish sentiment

NBTCBy NBTC19/09/2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes that Ethereum to tech giant Microsoft in a recent memo, asserting that the blockchain giant’s foundational role in the ecosystem is being underestimated amid current bearish sentiment.

In the memo titled “A Contrarian Bet on Ethereum,” Hougan argued that Ethereum continues to lead in key sectors despite growing competition and skepticism.

Market challenges

Ethereum has faced significant headwinds in recent months, with the ETH/BTC ratio recently hitting a three-year low, reflecting its underperformance relative to Bitcoin.

Ethereum’s price remains flat year-to-date, while Bitcoin has surged 38%, and competitors like Solana are up 31%. This has contributed to what Hougan described as a tough environment for Ethereum, with market sentiment turning negative. He identified several key challenges Ethereum faces, including election-related regulatory risks.

According to Hougan, Bitcoin has largely passed regulatory scrutiny, but Ethereum remains under examination by the SEC, particularly in relation to staked ETH and the DeFi ecosystem. Additionally, rising competition from newer blockchains, such as Solana, is also applying pressure by offering higher throughput and lower costs.

Additionally, Ethereum’s tokenomics have shifted as transaction volumes migrate to Layer-2 networks like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism. While these networks have driven activity, they have also reduced revenues on Ethereum’s core Layer 1 blockchain, which is now at a four-year low.

Hougan acknowledged that these factors have contributed to a bearish outlook for Ethereum.

Real-world applications

Despite these challenges, Hougan emphasized that Ethereum remains the dominant platform for key blockchain applications. He pointed out that over 60% of DeFi assets are locked on Ethereum, and more than half of all stablecoins are issued on the platform.

Hougan also highlighted that when major institutions like BlackRock sought to build a tokenized money market fund, they chose Ethereum. Similarly, Nike also chose ETH for its Web3 platform.

He compared Ethereum’s role in the blockchain space to Microsoft’s in the tech industry, noting that while newer players like Solana have made technological advances, ETH remains the largest and most established platform. It boasts the most active developers, the most active users, and a market cap 5x larger than its closest competitor.

Additionally, it is the only programmable blockchain with a degree of regulatory support in the US, evidenced by its regulated futures market and the launch of multiple Ethereum ETFs, despite mixed results in net flows.

Contrarian bet

While acknowledging the market’s concerns, Hougan argued that these challenges are not existential and that Ethereum’s ecosystem offers significant opportunities for growth. He added that the market may reevaluate Ethereum’s potential as regulatory clarity emerges closer to the November election, particularly if the Biden administration’s stance on crypto regulation shifts.

Hougan noted that Ethereum’s position as a leading blockchain, combined with its real-world applications and developer activity, makes it a contrarian investment opportunity. Despite the current bearish sentiment, he remains optimistic about Ethereum’s long-term prospects, likening it to Microsoft’s enduring dominance in the tech world.

Hougan said:

“None of Ethereum’s challenges seem existential, and its opportunities are brimming.”

He added that Ethereum could see a rebound by the end of the year as investors reassess its role in the broader blockchain ecosystem.

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