The Pomp Podcast #1418 Jeff Park | The INSANE Bitcoin Super Cycle Thesis
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Oct 7, 2024 
Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitewise Asset Management, dives deep into the game-changing landscape of Bitcoin ETFs and their impact on market volatility. He discusses how newly approved ETF options could trigger significant price movements, as well as the increasing importance of hedging strategies in Bitcoin trading. Furthermore, Park elaborates on the unique features of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, and the critical role of social media in shaping market perceptions and investor engagement.
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Volatility Nuances
- Jeff Park emphasizes the importance of understanding volatility not just as a static measure, but also considering the distribution and severity of risk events.
- He highlights how options, being path-dependent and leveraged instruments, bring these nuances to life.
ETF Options Advantages
- Jeff Park argues that regulated ETF options significantly reduce counterparty risk compared to existing crypto derivative platforms.
- He underscores the transformative power of cross-collateralization, enabling the use of diverse assets like gold ETFs as collateral for Bitcoin leverage.
Options and Volatility
- Options can magnify Bitcoin's price moves, both up and down, influenced by dealer hedging activities.
- Covered call strategies, primarily used by Bitcoin miners, can potentially reduce volatility.
