James Seyffart

In this engaging panel, James Seyffart from Bloomberg, Jeff Park of Bitwise, Ambre Soubrian from Kyco, and John Mullin of Mantra dive into the world of tokenization. They discuss its potential to revolutionize finance by bringing liquidity to traditionally illiquid assets, similar to ETFs. The panel explores the exciting opportunities in tokenized private credit and data. They also address the next wave of institutional adoption and the challenges of competing with traditional finance giants, offering a hopeful outlook on regulatory developments.

James Seyffart, a Bloomberg ETF analyst known for crypto ETF and market-structure expertise. He breaks down the $9B crypto outflows and the spaghetti-cannon of new ETF launches. He explains basis-trade dynamics, risks from levered and covered-call products, index rebalancing quirks, and how sector rotation and tokenization are reshaping institutional access.

James Seyffart, a Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, dives into the booming world of crypto ETFs. He discusses the explosive growth of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the nuanced debate between ETFs and DATs, and the rapid institutional inflows shaping the market. Seyffart shares insights on regulatory hurdles for staking in ETFs, the rise of tokenized ETFs, and the future of crypto companies in the S&P 500. This chat is packed with cutting-edge analysis that you won't want to miss!

In this insightful discussion, Athanasios Psarofagis and James Seyffart, both Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analysts, share their expertise on ETFs to keep an eye on for 2026. They delve into intriguing themes like the performance of Vanguard’s VXUS and the rise of political-driven investments like OTGL in Latin America. The duo also highlights the potential risks of leveraged ETFs and discusses innovative funds such as the R&D-focused LRND and the UFO-themed UFOD, showcasing the dynamic landscape of the ETF market.

James Seyffart, an ETF analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence, dives deep into Bitcoin ETFs and their monumental success. He discusses how traditional finance grapples with Bitcoin's legitimacy, spotlighting BlackRock's influential role. Seyffart also touches on the protective nature of Bitcoin against inflation, comparing it to gold, and the evolving outlook of institutional investors. The conversation highlights the importance of secure asset management and the future integration of digital assets in investment strategies, making it a must-listen for crypto enthusiasts.

James Seyffart, an ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. He discusses the dynamics of Bitcoin ETF trends, highlighting the role of hedge funds and their strategies. Seyffart also examines the rollercoaster journey of Ethereum ETFs and their contrasting performance with Bitcoin ETFs. Additionally, he delves into the regulatory challenges and the potential for institutional adoption of Bitcoin, emphasizing the future of tokenization in finance.

Today we're joined by James Seyffart, a research analyst at Bloomberg who's the perfect person to answer our questions regarding the convergence of crypto and ETFs. We dive into: - The probabilities of a Blackrock Bitcoin ETF and why - Important dates in which the SEC will need to give us answers - Neutrality, or lack thereof around the ETF approval process ------ 🚀 Join Ryan & David at Permissionless in September. Bankless Citizens get 30% off. 🚀 https://bankless.cc/GoToPermissionless  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2 🦊METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK & MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING https://bankless.cc/MetaMask  ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 👾POLYGON | VALUE LAYER OF THE INTERNET https://polygon.technology/roadmap  ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 7:44 What is an ETF? 13:00 ETF History Lesson 17:40 ETF Market Size and Holders 22:46 Types of ETFs 27:02 Where Are These Assets Stores 34:04 Who Approves ETFs? 40:08 Neutrality Of Regulators 44:16 Types of Bitcoin ETFs 49:17 Reasons For Rejection 55:12 Does Gary Just Hate Crypto? 58:13 Does Blackrock Change Things? 1:04:46 Will Blackrock Get Approved? 1:15:20 Possible Approval Dates 1:19:09 Lack of ETFs to Blame For Crypto Fallout? 1:28:38 Why Should we Care? 1:34:14 Risks and Disclaimers ------ RESOURCES James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSeyff  Trillions Podcast: https://www.bloomberg.com/podcasts/series/trillions  ------ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: ⁠https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

Chase Palmieri, CEO of Acropolis, discusses corporate Bitcoin adoption and cash-flow driven buying. Dan Hillery, Head of Treasury at Buck.io, talks about treasury strategies and preferred products shrinking float. James Seyffart, Bloomberg analyst, breaks down ETF flows, options activity, and market correlations. The conversation covers corporate accumulation, ETF-driven volume, precious metals links, and long-term institutional buying.

Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, dive into the exciting launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. They discuss record trading volumes and the intriguing mechanics behind these funds. The trio analyzes why some brokerages are restricting access to ETFs and the marketing genius behind BlackRock's strategy. Plus, they share insights on the future of Ethereum spot ETFs and how trading dynamics could evolve in this new crypto landscape.

Jim Bianco, a macro finance and crypto expert from Bianco Research, and James Seyffart, a Bloomberg analyst specializing in crypto and ETFs, dive into the burgeoning world of Bitcoin ETFs. They discuss the impressive success of Bitcoin ETFs compared to their Ethereum counterparts and the intriguing dynamics between institutional and retail investors. The conversation also touches on how financial products like ETFs challenge crypto’s core ideals, analyzing the balance between innovation and decentralized finance principles. A must-listen for crypto enthusiasts!