Stablecoins, Tokenizaton Are Capturing Advisor Attention: Bitwise

Advisers to some of the largest financial institutions are taking more of an interest in stablecoins and tokenization than in Bitcoin, which could help pull crypto out of its current slump, said Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan. Hougan said in a note on Wednesday that he recently spoke with more than 40 advisers who were "still interested in crypto" but are "more interested today in stablecoins and tokenization than they are in Bitcoin." "It was pretty hard to engage with advisors on Bitcoin this week," he said.

"In call after call, they expressed much more curiosity over the real-world applications of crypto that are quickly reshaping everything from capital markets to global payments." Stablecoins and tokenization have recently captured the interest of Wall Street, as Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to maintain momentum, trading down almost 30% so far this year to $62,500.

Stablecoin issuer Circle saw a buzzy initial public offering in June 2025, with its stock quickly rallying to a peak of $240 from its debut price of $31.

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