Why Crypto Is Much More Than Just Bitcoin Now

Andy Baehr, Head of Product and Research at CoinDesk Indices, joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to unpack the latest in crypto news, from Bitcoin dominance to next-gen index products like CoinDesk 5 and CoinDesk 20. 

 

We dive into the role of ETH, XRP, and other altcoins, how stablecoins and the Genius Act are reshaping the space, and why passive investing is gaining ground.

 

Whether you’re a longtime holder or just starting to look beyond Bitcoin, this conversation will help you cut through the noise, navigate the flood of new products, and see where the smart money is heading next.

CHAPTERS:

 

00:00 - Today’s crypto boom 

01:06 - Andy Baehr’s background 

03:00 - How institutional crypto adoption is evolving

05:00 - What caused the 2022 reset

06:12 - The problem with crypto info overload 

08:26 - Bitcoin dominance vs. “beyond Bitcoin” 

10:05 - Inside the CoinDesk 5 Index 

12:04 - The CoinDesk 20 Index

15:50 - Stablecoins, the Genius Act, and US Treasury demand

23:40 - Classic investing principles

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