Will Crypto ETFs, Institutional Money Trigger the NEXT Crypto BULLRUN? | Catherine Chen, Binance VIP

Why are institutional investors like sovereign funds and pensions suddenly eyeing crypto? How is the Bitcoin ETF opening doors to mainstream adoption? And what does this shift mean for everyday users? In this exclusive Behind Binance episode, Jessica Walker interviews Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance, to unpack how traditional finance is moving into crypto—and why this moment is different from anything we've seen before: ✅ What institutional investors really think about crypto in 2025 ✅ The impact of Bitcoin ETFs and why they're a turning point for legitimacy ✅ Why compliance, transparency, and on-chain clarity are changing the narrative ✅ How hedge funds, sovereign wealth, and pension funds are approaching crypto ✅ Common misconceptions institutions still have—and how Binance is addressing them ✅ Why education, regulation, and infrastructure are key to mass adoption ✅ Catherine’s career shift from JP Morgan to Binance—and her advice for anyone curious about Web3 ✅ Rapid Fire Q&A: Favorite crypto events, airport merch chats, ruthless culture, and Acquired podcast recommendations 📚Resources: Crypto Spot ETFs: A New Era of Digital-Asset Investment: https://www.binance.com/en/blog/research/crypto-spot-etfs-a-new-era-of-digitalasset-investment-502887186120699015 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications for exclusive market insights from Binance leaders! 📌 Timestamps: ⏳ 00:00 – Intro: Highlights with Catherine Chen ⏳ 00:43 – Introducing Catherine Chen: Head of VIP & Institutional, Binance ⏳ 01:17 – Catherine’s career journey from Wall Street to Binance ⏳ 02:42 – Crypto myths that hold institutions back ⏳ 04:41 – Why are institutions jumping into crypto now? ⏳ 06:55 – Defining institutional investors: pensions, sovereign funds, hedge funds ⏳ 08:13 – Trends driving institutional interest in crypto ⏳ 09:54 – How fast will ETFs drive institutional adoption? ⏳ 11:02 – Impact of institutional adoption on retail crypto investors ⏳ 11:58 – Crypto adoption hurdles and why regulatory clarity matters ⏳ 14:27 – Rapid Fire Q&A: Catherine’s career insights, market predictions & more! #BehindBinance #BinanceVIP #CryptoETFs #InstitutionalCrypto #BitcoinETF #Crypto2025 #cryptoregulation ⚠️ RISK WARNING: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. 📢 Join the conversation: ➡️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/binance ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/binance ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance 🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android): https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 🔗 Sign up for Binance here: https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial