Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are 'Orange FOMO Poker Chips,' Jim Bianco Warns
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Jim Bianco, founder of Bianco Research, criticizes the recent popularity of spot Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting they may hinder the growth of a decentralized financial system. He highlights that only 3% of these ETFs are held by investment advisors, with the majority held by retail investors, indicating a lack of institutional interest. Bianco also warns that these ETFs could cannibalize on-chain volume, as evidenced by Coinbase's Q1 earnings report.

May 20, 2024 | 2:03 pm
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Coinbase's Q1 earnings report suggests that the substantial volume in spot Bitcoin ETFs could cannibalize on-chain volume, potentially impacting Coinbase's revenue from on-chain transactions.
Bianco's analysis suggests that the rise of spot Bitcoin ETFs is drawing volume away from on-chain transactions, which could negatively impact Coinbase's revenue from these transactions.
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