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Hunter Horsley: "Mainstream Era of Bitcoin," Spot ETF Race & What % Institutions Are Investing
May 21, 2024
Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, discusses Bitcoin as a global standard, success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, institutional allocations, FAANGs investing, fragmentation in internet commerce. He shares insights on mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin by traditional firms, evolving investment trends, and stablecoins' impact on global finance. The podcast explores the future of Bitcoin from niche to mainstream investment.
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- Bitcoin ETF approval signals mainstream acceptance and drives unprecedented growth in the market.
- Institutions rapidly embrace Bitcoin ETFs, with top financial firms investing, indicating a shift towards institutional adoption.
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Bitcoin ETFs Break Records
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January this year marked a significant milestone in the crypto space. Bitwise, one of the issuers, had been working on a Bitcoin ETF for six years. The launch of these ETFs led to unprecedented growth, surpassing even established ETFs like GLD. The rapid adoption of Bitcoin ETFs indicated a shift towards mainstream acceptance, with an influx of both retail and institutional investors participating in the market.
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