Crypto Update | The Role of ETFs in Diversifying Portfolios

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Sylvia To, Head of Partnerships and Research at Bullish. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and TACTIVE Wealth Advisor, Eddy Gifford. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Eddy Gifford, a TACTIVE Wealth Advisor, who shares his insights on the potential impact of the ETF approval on Bitcoin and the market as a whole. They also discuss the recent passing of the FIT 21 bill and its significance for the crypto industry. Takeaways | The anticipation of the SEC's decision on the approval of a spot Ether ETF is driving the market, with expectations of a positive outcome leading to a potential surge in Bitcoin and Ether prices.The approval of the FIT 21 bill is seen as a significant win for the crypto industry, as it establishes a regulatory framework that promotes widespread adoption and protects consumers.The approval of a spot Ether ETF is expected to have a complementary effect on the spot Bitcoin ETF, rather than detracting from its momentum.While Solana is seen as a logical next step for ETF approval, it may take some time for another coin to receive approval, and in the meantime, ETFs that include altcoins are more likely to be introduced.Crypto is becoming increasingly important in the political landscape, with candidates and presidents recognizing its potential and the need to embrace technology and innovation.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update02:18 Anticipation of SEC Decision on Spot Ether ETF Approval04:44 FIT 21 Bill: Establishing a Regulatory Framework for Crypto06:03 Impact of Spot Ether ETF Approval on Bitcoin07:18 The Next Steps for ETF Approval: Solana and Altcoins09:00 Crypto's Growing Importance in the Political Landscape13:30 ConclusionLINKS | CoinDesk 20 Tactive Wealth Eddy Gifford, TACTIVE Financial Advisor Ether Market Cap Adds Close to an Entire Solana Blockchain in a Single Day Ether Spot ETF Approval Would Raise Expectations Solana Could Also Be Classified as a Commodity: Bernstein Ether Jumps on Spot ETF Hopes; Hex Trust Issues Stablecoin on Flare-Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. Show notes may have been generated with the assistance of AI technology —all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun, Octavio Marenzi, CEO and Founder at Opimas, and Kyle Bligen, Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," Helene Braun speaks with Opimas Founder and CEO Octavio Marenzi and Kyle Bligen, the Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress, to share their insights on the Fed's interest rate policy, the approval of Ether ETFs, and the significance of the FIT21 Act. They also discuss the regulatory perspectives of the SEC and the CFTC.Takeaways | The approval of spot Ether ETFs is highly likely due to the precedent set by the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs.The FIT21 Act aims to provide consumer protections, regulatory certainty, and financial inclusion in the crypto market.The SEC and the CFTC have different views on the regulation of digital assets, leading to potential conflicts.Regulatory clarity is crucial for attracting institutional investors and promoting the growth of the crypto market.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview02:12 Fed's Interest Rate Policy04:17 Spot Ether ETFs09:02 The FIT21 Act11:44 SEC vs. CFTC14:48 Impact on the MarketLINKS | CoinDesk 20 Opimas Chamber of Progress -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Moses Singer Partner Howard A. Fischer.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked aspiring ether exchange-traded fund exchanges to update key filings related to these products. Moses Singer Partner and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel, Howard A. Fischer breaks down what the request could mean for the application process.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights on AI tokens with Jennifer Sanasie and NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons breaks down the recent trend in the metals market, as developments in AI drive demand for copper. Plus, the correlation between digital assets and macroeconomic conditions. And, insights on his portfolio allocation strategies and the possibility of a rate hike in the U.S.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from James Hodges, Co-Founder and CEO at Amphibian Capital. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst,  underscores the rising popularity and influence of ETFs in investment markets.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie speaks with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss the recent performance and trends in ETFs, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and Ethereum. He points out the success of Bitcoin ETFs, attracting large investments from a diverse range of institutional investors. Balchunas also expresses doubts about the approval of Ether ETFs due to the SEC's silence and potential election impact. Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update01:05 The Success of Bitcoin ETFs08:46 Institutional Investors and 13Fs14:24 The Uncertain Future of Ether ETFsLINKS | CoinDesk 20 -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Pioneer Development Group Chief Analytics Officer Christopher Alexander.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie speaks with Christopher Alexander, Chief Analytics Officer at Pioneer Development Group,  about the potential for Bitcoin miners to utilize off-grid energy and the implications for the market. They also discuss the role of crypto in the upcoming US elections and the influence of Roaring Kitty on GameStop and Dogecoin. Takeaways | Consumer price data suggests easing inflation, potentially affecting rate cuts.Bitcoin miners explore off-grid energy for cost savings and higher profits.Crypto gains prominence in US elections, with both parties addressing its economic impact.Roaring Kitty's impact on GameStop and Dogecoin is closely monitored, sparking speculation on market trends.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Market Update01:31 Guest Introduction and Discussion on Crypto Markets06:00 Crypto in the US Elections09:47 Roaring Kitty's Influence on GameStop and Dogecoin12:41 Conclusion and Lighthearted MomentLINKS | CoinDesk 20 PIONEER - DEVELOPMENT GROUP -Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Thomas Hogan, Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Thomas Hogan, Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, discusses the current state of U.S. inflation and outlook on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced by executive producer Jared Schwartz and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng discusses why institutional interest in bitcoin led by the ETF products in the U.S. could be the catalyst for the largest crypto by market cap to reach the $90,000 level by the end of 2024. Plus, why bitcoin's narrative has never been better given the inflation in fiat currencies across the world.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced by executive producer Jared Schwartz and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.