Bankless When Ethereum ETF? | Matt Hougan & Ryan Rasmussen of Bitwise
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Apr 1, 2024 
Join Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, and Ryan Rasmussen, Senior Analyst at Bitwise, as they dive into the exciting world of Ethereum ETFs. They discuss the monumental success of Bitcoin ETFs and what it means for Ethereum’s future. The duo explores the challenges and regulatory hurdles for Ethereum's approval, the influence of institutional investors, and the potential market dynamics once an Ethereum ETF is launched. Discover how these developments could reshape traditional investment strategies and integrate crypto into mainstream finance.
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Bitcoin ETF Launch Success
- Bitcoin ETF launches are the largest ever, exceeding expectations by pulling in $12B in two months.
- This dwarfs previous records like the NASDAQ 100 ETF's $5B in a year.
Second Acceleration of Bitcoin ETFs
- Initial ETF approval allows retail and independent advisors to buy, but major platforms like Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch require their own due diligence.
- This means a significant portion of the wealth market is still pending access, creating a potential second wave of investment.
Available Capital for Bitcoin ETFs
- Roughly 30% of the US wealth management industry, trillions of dollars, can currently access Bitcoin ETFs.
- A larger 70% contingent is still pending access after completing due diligence.