Crypto Briefing • October 7th 2026, 4:32 PM
Bitwise CEO sees tokenized equities as key development over next 2-3 years
Key Summary
Bitwise Asset Management CEO Hunter Horsley predicts tokenized equities will be a key development in financial markets over the next 2-3 years, bringing 24/7 trading and fractional ownership, and transforming access to markets and alternatives. The industry is advancing on multiple fronts, including onchain finance, and Horsley expects capital markets to be a significant development, despite regulatory challenges.
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Industry Outlook
Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, sees tokenized equities as a transformative development in financial markets over the next two to three years.Advancements in Onchain Finance
Horsley pointed out that tokenization is part of a wider expansion in onchain finance, with vaults, credit, and capital markets also moving onchain. This is similar to the evolution of the internet, where different applications emerged and advanced independently.Market Expectations
On the overall market, Horsley believes the crypto winter is over. He notes that the industry's substance has grown substantially in 2026, with more institutions building in the sector, stronger usage and revenue figures, and greater investor access through ETFs and ETPs.Capital Rotation
Horsley also expects a rotation of capital from AI back into crypto. AI has pulled liquidity away from crypto, particularly as semiconductor and AI-related stocks have rallied. However, he expects some liquidity to return to crypto as investors reposition later this year or next year.Regulation
Horsley expressed concerns about the lack of legislative clarity in the CLARITY Act, but noted that the regulatory environment is constructive and expects crypto to become deeply integrated and widely adopted over the next two years.#Crypto#US#FinancialMarkets#Tokenization