Simply Bitcoin Will BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Fork Bitcoin’s Price?! | Simply Originals
Aug 12, 2025
Could Bitcoin face a split between Wall Street-approved coins and self-custodied versions? The implications of institutional investments may draw parallels to Argentina's currency issues. The concept of 'infinite money' with zero interest loans could influence companies like MetaPlanet and drive Bitcoin's price surge. New tariffs on gold may redirect investment interest towards Bitcoin. Discussions on interest rate predictions and the potential for tax elimination through digital assets also highlight Bitcoin's evolving role in finance.
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Price Split: Approved Vs Free Bitcoin
- Samson Mao warns institutionalization could create two Bitcoin prices.
- One price for approved ETF coins and another for self-custodied BTC.
Institutions Hold A Third Of Supply
- Simply Bitcoin Host states ETFs, governments, treasuries and exchanges hold nearly a third of known Bitcoin supply.
- Rising institutional ownership could concentrate market power and influence price discovery.
BlackRock's ETF Is Massive
- Simply Bitcoin Host says BlackRock's iBit is now the second-largest Bitcoin holder in the world.
- ETFs already hold more than 7% of all Bitcoin, accelerating institutional adoption.