About this episode
Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg and author of The Bogle Effect, joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil (@_dsencil) to unpack how ETFs have transformed Bitcoin’s path to mainstream adoption — and what this moment means for the future of both crypto and traditional finance.
Balchunas takes listeners behind the scenes of the battle to launch a Bitcoin ETF, revealing the regulatory, institutional, and market dynamics that finally brought BTC into the portfolios of millions. He explains why Jack Bogle’s legacy still shapes today’s investment world, how ETFs became the most powerful financial innovation in decades, and why Bitcoin might be the new gold — or something even bigger.
From generational shifts in how investors think about money to the interplay between Wall Street and Web3, Balchunas breaks down the forces driving this historic financial convergence.
• How Bitcoin ETFs brought crypto into mainstream finance
• The behind-the-scenes story of ETF approvals and SEC battles
• Why ETFs are the most transformative financial tool since index funds
• The influence of Jack Bogle and The Bogle Effect on modern markets
• How Gen X, Millennials, and Boomers differ in their view of Bitcoin
• Why Bitcoin may be the “new gold” — or the start of a larger shift
A must-listen for investors, analysts, and crypto enthusiasts looking to understand how Bitcoin ETFs are reshaping global markets — and why the future of finance will be built at the intersection of TradFi and blockchain.
🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Eric Balchunas – Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg | Author of The Bogle Effect
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | bloomberg.com | @EricBalchunas
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Hosted by Bitcoin.com News Media
Jul 10, 2025
