21Shares’ Federico Brokate unpacks Bitcoin ETF growth and institutional crypto interest

Episode 36 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, and Head of U.S. Business at 21Shares, Federico Brokate.

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In this episode, Tim and Federico discuss the remarkable success of Bitcoin ETFs. Brokate delves into institutional adoption trends, future crypto ETF developments, and potential shifts in market dynamics. The conversation also touches on burgeoning institutional interest in new crypto assets.

OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction

00:25 – Bitcoin ETFs' Success

04:43 – Hedge Funds and Basis Trade

06:11 – Options on ETFs

09:35 – From BlackRock to 21Shares

11:49 – International vs US Demand

14:49 – Selecting Assets

18:18 – Next Major Developments in Crypto ETFS

22:24 – Tokenized Equities

23:45 – Composable ETFs and DeFi

24:57 – Regulatory Environment Shifts

26:43 – Bitcoin Treasury Concerns

29:05 – Systemic Risk in Crypto Markets

29:53 – Conclusion

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Guest links: Federico - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Fede_Brokate⁠

21Shares -⁠ https://x.com/21Shares⁠

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