Scenius Studio (Episode #33)
Jeff Park -- Bitwise
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As a crypto-dedicated Fund-of-Funds Manager at Scenius Capital, host, Ben Jacobs has the unique opportunity to speak daily with the brightest investors in the blockchain space. In Scenius Studio, Ben chats with crypto Hedge Fund Managers and Venture Capitalists in wide-ranging, evergreen, and alpha-focused conversations.
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In this episode, Ben sits down with Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise.
Jeff has had an illustrious career with a variety of roles at Morgan Stanley, Harvard Management Company, and Corbin Capital Partners before focusing his career on crypto and multi-manager solutions at Bitwise. Jeff’s insight into the forthcoming Bitcoin Spot ETF is timely and informative. Moreover, his measured approach when evaluating actively traded strategies demonstrates his mastery of various methods of alpha generation. Tune in for insights into active and passive digital asset investment strategies.
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In this episode we discuss:
Determining the digital assets that get included in Bitwise’s passive index products
The underlying process and mechanics for Bitwise’s BTC spot ETF application
New financial capabilities unlocked by the BTC spot ETF wrapper
The benefits of the BTC spot ETF for RIAs and Financial Advisors
How Jeff would pitch someone on the benefits of adding Bitcoin to a typical 60/40 portfolio
Operational due diligence and the evolution of investment management infrastructure for crypto funds
Investment “edge” and the core criteria that Jeff looks for when evaluating a manager
Bitwise’s recent survey of RIAs regarding the upcoming ETF and whether the news is already priced in
Jeff’s spiciest takes 🌶️
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