In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Cameron Gleeson from BetaShares to discuss the rise of crypto investing via ETFs. With the launch of Australia’s first bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs from BetaShares, we break down:
- Why bitcoin is seen as “digital gold”
- How institutional adoption is driving crypto’s mainstream status
- The risks and benefits of crypto ETFs vs direct ownership
- What “getting off zero” actually means for long-term investors
- Why a small allocation to crypto could boost portfolio performance
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Topics Covered
Welcome to the world of crypto ETFs
Bitcoin’s legitimacy & the role of regulation
Why governments are holding (or not holding) crypto
Is bitcoin a store of value or speculation?
Volatility vs gold and traditional investments
What “getting off zero” really means
How crypto can fit in a long-term portfolio
ETF structure: behind the scenes of BetaShares’ crypto ETFs
Why not just buy bitcoin directly?
Final thoughts on crypto allocation and ETF access
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