In this episode with Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart we discuss:

• Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals by the SEC
• How with the Spot Bitcoin ETFs compete? 
• Will one Spot Bitcoin ETF take majority of market share? 
• How does the creation/redemption process work?
• Why did SEC want cash vs. in-kind redemptions?
• Is Spot Bitcoin ETF the same as owning Bitcoin?

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Eric Balchunas is an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence focused on exchange-traded funds, writes research for Bloomberg Terminal, and is one of the creators and hosts of the Bloomberg TV series "Bloomberg ETF IQ" and the podcast "Trillions." He's also the author of "The Institutional ETF Toolbox" & "The Bogle Effect.” Eric has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and environmental economics from Rutgers University. Follow Eric on X/Twitter at https://x.com/EricBalchunas 

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James Seyffart is a research analyst within Bloomberg Intelligence (Bloomberg LP's Research Department), focusing on the broader asset management industry with specialized expertise in the coverage of ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Hedge Funds. And he has experience researching cryptocurrencies and digital assets. He has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from The College Of New Jersey (TCNJ). Follow James on X/Twitter at https://x.com/jseyff 

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