The Pomp Podcast Coinbase Exec: Institutions Are Loading Up on Bitcoin | Brett Tejpaul
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Oct 30, 2025 
Brett Tejpaul, Co-CEO of Coinbase Institutional, is at the forefront of shaping crypto for major investors. He reveals how institutions are turning to Bitcoin as an entry point into the digital asset world. The conversation dives into the demand for altcoins and tokenization strategies employed by firms like Apollo. Brett also discusses the rise of digital asset treasuries and how recent U.S. regulations are acting as catalysts for institutional engagement. The future looks promising, but he warns of potential challenges on the horizon.
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Institutional Foundation Enables Expansion
- Coinbase built institutional products first to mirror TradFi workflows and win trust.
- That foundation enabled expansion into tokenization, trading, financing, and staking for institutions.
Bitcoin Is The Institutional Gateway
- Bitcoin acts as the gateway asset for institutions, leading them to own ETH and then other tokens.
- Institutions progress from spot to futures, financing, and options as their activity deepens.
Altcoin Demand Depends On Client Type
- Institutional demand for altcoins varies: venture and prosumer clients stay active while TradFi mostly holds top tokens.
- Systematic funds could drive broad token liquidity if they enter at scale with multi-asset trading needs.