Animal Spirits Podcast

Talk Your Book: How We Got a Bitcoin ETF

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Jul 21, 2025
Dave LaValle, Senior Managing Director at Grayscale Investments, shares insights on the groundbreaking approval of a Bitcoin ETF. He discusses Bitcoin's remarkable evolution from skepticism to legitimacy, highlighting its newfound status among institutional investors. Listeners learn about the complex regulatory hurdles faced during the ETF uplisting process and LaValle's thoughts on managing cryptocurrency volatility. The conversation also delves into the importance of diversification in crypto investments and how ETFs are democratizing access for retail investors.
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ANECDOTE

Dave LaValle's Career Journey

  • Dave LaValle shared his journey from traditional finance to crypto at Grayscale.
  • He combined ETF expertise with crypto to push for the Bitcoin ETF launch.
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ETF Launch Required Market Collaboration

  • The Bitcoin ETF required many market participants like exchanges and custodians to coordinate for success.
  • This collaboration validated crypto's credibility within traditional finance.
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Grayscale's Critical Legal Victory

  • Grayscale successfully sued the SEC to get approval for the Bitcoin ETF after initial rejection.
  • They sought to bring Bitcoin into a highly regulated, transparent ETF structure.
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