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we're going to have $100 trillion move on-chain in the next handful of years.

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Matt HouganYouTube (Crypto Nutshell)Said Aug 18, 2026Added to Thonest Aug 29, 2026Anchored Aug 29, 2026

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It just seems transparently obvious to me that we're going to have $100 trillion move on-chain in the next handful of years. You have the chairman of the SEC saying all assets will move on-chain. we're going to have $100 trillion move on-chain in the next handful of years.

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From the video "Matt Hougan :"My NEW Prediction For Ethereum & Bitcoin In 2026" | (Prepare Now)".

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