Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, to discuss how bitcoin ETFs work. Alex explains the mechanics of how and when ETF managers purchase and store bitcoin, why GBTC's high fees are clobbering its assets under management, and when he believes bitcoin ETFs will be on the menu for financial advisors.

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