Bitwise Asset Management executives highlight the current Bitcoin downturn as a strategic buying opportunity for institutional investors. CEO Hunter Horsley noted a significant increase in Bitcoin ETF trading volumes, reaching three to four times their usual levels, indicating heightened institutional engagement. Despite a 50% decline in the global cryptocurrency market since October 10, institutions are capitalizing on lower prices to enter the market. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan described the ongoing market conditions as a 'crypto winter,' attributing the downturn to excessive leverage and profit-taking. He emphasized that institutional flows have helped stabilize Bitcoin prices, even as retail-driven tokens continue to struggle. Hougan expressed cautious optimism about a potential market recovery, suggesting that current conditions may present a pivotal long-term opportunity for institutions.