More than 2,000 advisors from a major U.S. bank attended a Bitcoin briefing led by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan on November 24, highlighting the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency. This session follows similar engagements with large advisory firms, as traditional finance sectors increasingly explore digital assets. A recent Schwab survey indicated that cryptocurrencies are now tied with bonds as a top asset class for ETF allocations, suggesting broader adoption. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized Bitcoin's 17-year operational continuity, underscoring its reliability. As education and infrastructure around digital assets improve, 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for mainstream integration.