According to BlockBeats, on October 20, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that Bitcoin might reach six figures sooner than anticipated due to significant institutional inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability in the United States, and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Hougan highlighted the growing support for cryptocurrencies within the Republican Party and the increasing concerns about inflation, which are driving investors towards Bitcoin. He also pointed out that clearer regulations and the supply constraints brought about by Bitcoin halving events are likely to cause a rapid increase in Bitcoin's price.