The Bottom Line:
- Rob Morocco from Cal Global markets kickstarted the event at the headquarters in Chicago with enthusiasm.
- Arc’s President, Tom Stout, highlighted the strategic partnership between Arc, 21 shares, and Resolute Investment Managers.
- Insights from Kathy Wood, CEO of Arc, shed light on the reason behind partnering with 21 shares and Arc’s extensive history with Bitcoin.
- The discussion touched upon the journey towards launching the spot Bitcoin ETF and its impact on welcoming new investors to the digital assets sector.
- The panel, including experts from Arc, 21 shares, and Resolute Investment Managers, delved into the operational, investment, and portfolio implications of spot Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Rob Morocco’s Energetic Kickoff at Cal Global Markets Headquarters
Introduction to the Historic Partnership
okay good morning welcome everyone uh for those that I haven’t had the privilege to meet earlier this morning uh I’m Rob Morocco I’m the global head of ETFs here for Cal Global markets a very warm thank you and welcome uh to our headquarters here in Chicago uh really uh the global destination now for ETFs here uh at sibo a very good morning to our entire panel this morning Kathy ofilia hany especially thank you again for your partnership Ark B now wow what an what an incredible ride uh 2 point 75 billion in pre-open so hopefully maybe today the day uh we cross three but really just an absolutely incredible journey thank you for partnering with sibo and being a partner for as long as you have been and we we really are excited for the conversation this morning…
Insights into the Partnership Evolution
thank you thank you rob uh just briefly want to start by thanking sibo the great partnership that both Ark and 21 have on on not only AR KB but on uh Suite of Arc products and a suite of Arc uh 21 products as well so thank you to cbone there uh had a thrilling experience uh ringing the bell over on the trading floor earlier this morning and then of course in the beautiful facilities here today so thank you to uh see everybody at sibo and Rob in particular it’s um I’m supposed to give the introduction to Marks about what this partnership is and I have to say this has certainly been uh a labor of Blood Sweat and Tears for a number of years to get to this point and so we’re very glad to share this with everybody here in the room as well as
Setting the Stage for Collaboration Success
I think there’s a couple of answers to this first of all and and Tom said this this has been a very very long time in the making you know we had 21 CH been working on this we’ve had product in the market for over five years working on it for longer than that it’s it’s been a a long road to get here not just our firms but as an industry I think so there’s an an element of um accomplishment that comes from that but I think the more important piece is this is the seminal moment in terms of welcoming a new cohort of people into the sector…
The Strategic Partnership Between Arc, 21 Shares, and Resolute Investment Managers
Strategic Collaboration Between Arc, 21 Shares, and Resolute Investment Managers
We started talking about this two three years ago… a decade of effort to bring this to light today… provide in collaboration and in Partnership the best offering for investors… evaluating each other and our capability sets and our commitment… focused on Bitcoin in particular and digital assets since its founding… managing crypto etps on Exchange regulated for over 5 years… unprecedented experience in the marketplace… great Partners at Resolute investment managers… track record of running these products, researching, and providing client service.
Excitement and Implications of Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch
A long time in the making… welcoming a new cohort of people into the sector… moving towards a reserve currency… global investing community involvement… designed for accessibility and comfort in entering the space… important operational considerations for Bitcoin investments… historic milestone for industry progression.
Partnership Evolution: Arc’s Journey with 21 Shares
Met at an ETF conference in 2019… mutual understanding of infrastructure and operations needs… 21 shares’ experience and expertise in launching funds… partnership established to enhance market offerings… complexity of crypto operations compared and bridged… collaborative efforts leading to successful fund launches… synergy in capabilities and commitment shown in partnership development.
Insights from Kathy Wood: Exploring the Reasons Behind Arc’s Partnerships
Collaborative Efforts and Strategic Vision
We started talking about this two three years ago… a decade of effort to bring this to light today… provide in collaboration and in Partnership the best offering for investors… evaluating each other and our capability sets and our commitment… focused on Bitcoin in particular and digital assets since its founding… managing crypto etps on Exchange regulated for over 5 years… unprecedented experience in the marketplace… great Partners at Resolute investment managers… track record of running these products, researching, and providing client service.
Transformational Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch
A long time in the making… welcoming a new cohort of people into the sector… moving towards a reserve currency… global investing community involvement… designed for accessibility and comfort in entering the space… important operational considerations for Bitcoin investments… historic milestone for industry progression.
Strategic Alliance Development with 21 Shares
Met at an ETF conference in 2019… mutual understanding of infrastructure and operations needs… 21 shares’ experience and expertise in launching funds… partnership established to enhance market offerings… complexity of crypto operations compared and bridged… collaborative efforts leading to successful fund launches… synergy in capabilities and commitment shown in partnership development.
Journey to Launching the Spot Bitcoin ETF and Its Impact on New Investors
Strategic Collaboration Between Arc, 21 Shares, and Resolute Investment Managers
We started talking about this two three years ago… a decade of effort to bring this to light today… provide in collaboration and in Partnership the best offering for investors… evaluating each other and our capability sets and our commitment… focused on Bitcoin in particular and digital assets since its founding… managing crypto etps on Exchange regulated for over 5 years… unprecedented experience in the marketplace… great Partners at Resolute investment managers… track record of running these products, researching, and providing client service.
Excitement and Implications of Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch
A long time in the making… welcoming a new cohort of people into the sector… moving towards a reserve currency… global investing community involvement… designed for accessibility and comfort in entering the space… important operational considerations for Bitcoin investments… historic milestone for industry progression.
Partnership Evolution: Arc’s Journey with 21 Shares
Met at an ETF conference in 2019… mutual understanding of infrastructure and operations needs… 21 shares’ experience and expertise in launching funds… partnership established to enhance market offerings… complexity of crypto operations compared and bridged… collaborative efforts leading to successful fund launches… synergy in capabilities and commitment shown in partnership development.
Exploring Operational and Investment Implications of Spot Bitcoin & Digital Assets
Collaborative Efforts and Strategic Vision
We started talking about this two three years ago… a decade of effort to bring this to light today… provide in collaboration and in Partnership the best offering for investors… evaluating each other and our capability sets and our commitment… focused on Bitcoin in particular and digital assets since its founding… managing crypto etps on Exchange regulated for over 5 years… unprecedented experience in the marketplace… great Partners at Resolute investment managers… track record of running these products, researching, and providing client service.
Transformational Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch
A long time in the making… welcoming a new cohort of people into the sector… moving towards a reserve currency… global investing community involvement… designed for accessibility and comfort in entering the space… important operational considerations for Bitcoin investments… historic milestone for industry progression.
Strategic Alliance Development with 21 Shares
Met at an ETF conference in 2019… mutual understanding of infrastructure and operations needs… 21 shares’ experience and expertise in launching funds… partnership established to enhance market offerings… complexity of crypto operations compared and bridged… collaborative efforts leading to successful fund launches… synergy in capabilities and commitment shown in partnership development.
