BeInCrypto • October 8th 2026, 5:49 AM
Two Crypto CEOs Call the End of Winter, One Says It Happened a While Back
Key Summary
Two prominent crypto CEOs, Hunter Horsley of Bitwise and Joseph Lubin of MetaMask, have expressed optimism about the market's recovery from the crypto winter. Horsley credits sellers exiting the market and the sector's growing substance, while Lubin believes the thaw arrived earlier. Both executives point to institutional investment and growing access to crypto platforms as key drivers of the market's resurgence.
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Market Outlook
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and MetaMask CEO Joseph Lubin have both stated that the crypto winter is over. Horsley attributed the end of the winter to the exit of sellers from the market and the growing substance of the sector. Lubin, an Ethereum co-founder, believes that the thaw occurred earlier, citing the recognition of Ethereum as a credibly neutral settlement layer and the industry's recognition of the Clarity Act.Institutional Investment
Both executives highlighted the importance of institutional investment in the market's recovery. Horsley noted that institutions are building in the space, while Lubin pointed to the recognition of Ethereum as a smart contract platform for the next-generation economy.Access and Revenue
Horsley also cited stronger usage and revenue numbers across some crypto platforms as a key driver of the market's resurgence. The increased access to crypto platforms through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) has also been highlighted as a positive trend.#Bitcoin#US#Crypto#SEC#TOKEN2049