After a year and a half hiatus from discussing Bitcoin, we felt compelled to explore the implications of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of 10 spot Bitcoin ETFs for trading. In this episode, we dive into the recent news surrounding Bitcoin and its entry into the mainstream investment landscape through spot Bitcoin ETFs. To help us unpack this topic is Eric Balchunas, a seasoned ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence and host of the Trillions Podcast. Eric brings a wealth of knowledge on ETFs and offers valuable insights into the intersection between traditional financial markets and the cryptocurrency space. Join us as we discuss the implications of Bitcoin ETFs trading on regulated exchanges and the impact on its overall anti-establishment identity, the intricacies of approved cash creation and redemption limitations, what Bitcoin ETFs are backed by, the transparency and potential vulnerabilities of Bitwise, and the complexities of navigating anti-money laundering aspects within Bitcoin transactions. You’ll learn how financial advisors are likely to leverage spot Bitcoin ETFs, who stands to benefit the most from Bitcoin ETFs, the broader implications for the investment landscape, why Bitcoin is like Tabasco sauce, and more! Tune in for a captivating exploration of Bitcoin's journey into the mainstream investment arena, with Eric Balchunas.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Intro
0:04:58 Special Guest: Eric Balchunas
0:05:15 Why Canada was so far ahead of the US on launching a spot Bitcoin ETF
0:09:18 Whether anything actually changed in ETF regulations to allow a spot Bitcoin ETF
0:14:46 Whether spot Bitcoin ETF units are actually backed by Bitcoin
0:22:57 How authorized participants deal with AML considerations when they transact in Bitcoin
0:26:39 What the magnitude of net flows into Bitcoin ETFs has looked like
0:37:07 What being allowed in an ETF wrapper does for Bitcoin
0:44:11 Who will benefit the most from spot Bitcoin ETFs
0:51:30 What Eric thinks about Vanguard’s decision not to allow spot Bitcoin ETFs on the platform
0:55:42 How we will see financial advisors use spot Bitcoin ETFs in clients’ portfolios

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Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/
Trillions Podcast — https://www.bloomberg.com/podcasts/se...
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — https://www.sec.gov/
Bitwise — https://bitwiseinvestments.com/
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF — https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/da...
Coinbase — https://www.coinbase.com
BlackRock — https://www.blackrock.com
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) — https://etfs.grayscale.com/gbtc
Vanguard — https://investor.vanguard.com/
Bitcoin — https://bitcoin.org
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