"Bitcoin leads in capitalization and liquidity. But blockchain, like the internet, is a universal technology. Besides money, it allows for the creation of decentralized applications, tokenization of assets, and changes in business models. By 2030, it is unknown which asset will show the best dynamics. But if we believe that blockchain will change everything, diversification makes sense," said Hougan.

Investors who view cryptocurrency merely as a tool for protection against inflation may hold bitcoins in their portfolio. Others should spread their capital among other virtual coins and not attempt to guess future leaders, believes the investment director of Bitwise. In his opinion, actively managed funds underperform indices in 97% of cases, and this is especially relevant in the crypto market — here, it is better to invest "in the overall picture."

Earlier, Matt Hougan stated in a note to investors that if the U.S. Congress does not pass "cryptocurrency laws," the next three months will be extremely difficult for the industry.