Unlocking Bitcoin ETFs: Can Indians Invest? A Deep Dive with Viram of Vested Finance
First published
01/18/2024
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Summary
In this episode, we're joined by Viram Shah, the Co-Founder and CEO of Vested Finance, a platform that has been instrumental in helping Indians invest in the US stock markets. Today, we're exploring a hot topic in the crypto world - the recently listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. Can Indians invest in these financial instruments? Viram brings his expertise to shed light on this question and discuss the potential benefits and challenges for Indian investors. Tune in as we navigate the complexities of Bitcoin ETFs and their accessibility for the Indian market. Chapters 00:00: Introduction 00:49 About Vested Finance 02:25 Can Indians invest in US Bitcoin ETFs 03:18 Brokerage platforms refusing investments to Indians 04:22 Process to invest in Bitcoin ETFs 06:37 Indian banks refusing to remit money 07:52 Risks to your platform for allowing Bitcoin ETFs 10:14 Taxes in case of investing in Bitcoin ETFs vs buying bitcoin 11:03 Exchange rate issues to consider 12:42 How to get the LRS money back 13:36 When does a tax event occur 15:00 Available for Indians or NRIs 16:07 Other brokerage platforms 16:35 What's your take on bitcoin 18:20 Other products and services by Vested 20:57 Contact details Subscribe to my newsletter at https://www.btclighthouse.com. Join the Bitcoin Lighthouse groups on: WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JKrcmSaXhnS5SrijvZvDoY Telegram: https://t.me/btclighthouse Bitcoin Lighthouse Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBnIgIKJjojCojJveevdjMWTRfkvsJ94t Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/21towers/id1560959546 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X2WkOg74tVQLo0C182aNv Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/21towersbitcoin
Duration
22 minutes
Parent Podcast
Sunny Bitcoin
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