I would add that people who can only get exposure to Bitcoin via an ETF either because their only funds are tied up in traditional finance or they won’t/don’t feel comfortable holding their own keys will be a net benefit for Bitcoin. These people will be incentivized to see Bitcoin succeed since they will have a vested interest.
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I get a tax break for putting money into a retirement account. Think of it as a bonus 50% return on day 1…anyhow, I have GBTC in that account since 2018…it’s not a huge part of my stack, but, I can’t use that money for any asset I want, only what custodian allows me to purchase. In fact, I can’t take custody of that untaxed asset until I pay tax or get old. ETF would be better for folks like me than GBTC.