'IBIT', MicroStrategy Draw Different Investors: BlackRock's Mitchnick

The transcript discusses the concentration of Bitcoin ownership among major players and the potential impact on market prices. It explores MicroStrategy's strategy of borrowing to acquire more Bitcoin and contrasts it with the diversified investor base of ETFs like those from BlackRock. The conversation highlights the differences in investor bases between MicroStrategy and ETFs, noting that clients rarely choose between the two. Finally, it touches on the inherent volatility of Bitcoin and the lack of need for leveraged Bitcoin ETFs.

In what ways do the investor bases for MicroStrategy and Bitcoin ETFs differ?

Why might BlackRock not consider creating levered Bitcoin ETFs despite the volatility of Bitcoin?