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:

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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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