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- 5 days ago31 min
38-Year Trading Vet Reveals How Institutions Earn Yield on Bitcoin - Syntetika Hilbert Capital Interview with Russell Thompson CIO & Jorge Cuartero CEO
Subscribe to the BitcoinYield newsletter: https://bitcoinyield.com/newsletterIn this episode of BitcoinYield, Jacob Brown sits down with Russell Thompson (CIO & Partner at Hilbert Group) and Jorge Cuartero (CEO of Syntetika) to break down how regulated, institutional-grade strategies generate market-neutral yield on Bitcoin—and how on-chain rails are opening those funds to smaller holders of BTC.The conversation covers Russell’s 38 years of managing trading risk across traditional finance and crypto, why retail capital is too unpredictable for long-term AUM, and how Syntetika acts as an on-chain tokenization front door for Hilbert Group’s regulated funds. We also discuss the mechanics behind the BTC Basis+ strategy (yield curve arbitrage, delta-neutral options, inverse basis trades, and statistical arbitrage via Enigma One), minimizing smart contract exposure through off-chain prime brokerage custody, Chainlink Proof of Reserves, and how risk management differs between USD stablecoins and passive Bitcoin.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Russell Thompson’s 38-Year Trading & Hedge Fund Background04:03 - Jorge Cuartero’s DeFi Background & Becoming CEO of Syntetika05:16 - Merging TradFi Regulation with On-Chain DeFi Access10:07 - Why Use On-Chain Rails for Institutional Funds? (Proof of Reserves & Composability)13:28 - Designing Syntetika: Battle-Tested Vaults & Moving Collateral Off-Chain16:02 - hBTC Receipt Token Security & Exploit Mitigation17:30 - How Syntetika & Hilbert Group Work Together19:29 - Inside BTC Basis+: Targeting 1–1.5%/Month with Market-Neutral Strategies27:27 - Enigma One & Lowering Volatility on Statistical Arbitrage30:38 - What’s Next for Syntetika: Investor Rights & New Asset Classes32:35 - Unlocking Institutional-Grade Yield for 1-BTC Holders33:30 - Underwriting Risk: USD Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin Yield35:25 - Closing Thoughts: Earning BTC Yield in Bull and Bear MarketsExplore the data & research:Website: https://bitcoinyield.comBitcoinYield on X: https://x.com/bitcoin_yieldBitcoinYield on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoinyieldGuest Links:Syntetika: https://syntetika.ioHilbert Group: https://hilbert.groupDisclaimer: Bitcoin yield strategies involve smart contract, stablecoin, liquidity, market, counterparty, governance, and principal-loss risk. Nothing in this video is financial advice. Do your own due diligence before deploying capital.#BitcoinYield #Bitcoin #BTCfi #BitcoinDeFi #InstitutionalCryptoWant me to tweak any of the timestamp labels or adjust the guest links before you publish?
- Sep 30, 202632 min
How Two Prime Is Bringing Bitcoin Credit Onchain - Alexander Blume CEO of Two Prime
Subscribe to the BitcoinYield newsletter for research, market updates, and new interviews: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletterWhat return is worth risking your Bitcoin? Alexander Blume of Two Prime joins Jacob Brown to discuss how institutions earn BTC-denominated returns, who borrows Bitcoin and why, and their aims to build a billion-dollar Bitcoin vault.We explore Two Prime’s move into onchain credit, how Blume evaluates risk beyond headline yields, and the tradeoffs between transparency, liquidity, and returns. Blume also explains the role of first-loss capital, why he questions the scalability of incentive-driven yield, and where he sees the next opportunities for Bitcoin vaults.LINKSTwo Prime: https://twoprime.com/Alexander on X: https://x.com/alexandersblumeFOLLOW BITCOINYIELDX: https://x.com/bitcoin_yieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin_yield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bitcoin_yieldWebsite: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/
- Sep 9, 202632 min
What Wall Street Wants From Bitcoin Yield - Matt Hougan - Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise
Subscribe for early access to interviews and exclusive research. https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletterMatt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, joins Jacob Brown to discuss what Wall Street wants from Bitcoin yield, how spot ETFs changed institutional access, and why a 60/40 portfolio still leaves investors exposed to fiat.We also explore Bitwise’s covered-call work with Lombard, the shift toward onchain asset management and automated token portfolios (ATPs), investor rights in tokenized stocks, and how quantum-risk questions can delay institutional allocations.CHAPTERS00:00 Introducing Matt Hougan 00:45 What Bitcoin yield means to Wall Street 02:07 From owning Bitcoin to seeking yield 05:47 Rethinking the 60/40 portfolio 08:36 Bitcoin ETFs and the gold-market comparison 11:26 What brings the next wave of institutional adoption? 13:17 Bitcoin’s role alongside the rest of crypto 15:29 Beyond ETFs: automated token portfolios 18:18 Tokenized stocks and investor rights 21:04 How Bitwise evaluates onchain partners 22:54 Lombard, LBTC, and covered-call strategies 25:34 Quantum risk and institutional allocation delays 29:20 What’s next for Bitwise? 31:00 AI stocks, Bitcoin, and the debt problem 31:37 Closing thoughts GUEST LINKSBitwise: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/Matt Hougan on X: https://x.com/Matt_HouganBITCOINYIELDWebsite: (https://www.bitcoinyield.com/Newsletter: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletterX: https://x.com/bitcoin_yieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin_yield/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bitcoin_yield
- May 27, 202650 min
DeFi Returns Without Impermanent Loss with YieldBasis Co-Founder Michael Egorov
Subscribe to the BitcoinYield newsletter: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletter In this episode of BitcoinYield, Jacob Brown sits down with Michael Egorov, co-founder of Curve and YieldBasis, to break down how YieldBasis turns BTC volatility into yield while preserving spot exposure.The conversation covers why traditional AMMs create impermanent loss for Bitcoin holders, how YieldBasis uses constant leverage to offset that square-root value drag, and what changes in YieldBasis V3.They also discuss CurveUSD loan mechanics, vault capacity caps, YB token emissions, real yield vaults, redemption-value deviations during volatility spikes, and Michael’s security-first view on DeFi front ends.No yield discussed here should be treated as guaranteed. YieldBasis vault returns depend on market volatility, trading activity, token emissions, stablecoin mechanics, smart contracts, and protocol execution.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Volatility Yield with Spot Exposure07:15 - Math behind Constant-Leverage AMMs12:01 - Volatility-Dependent Deviations14:35 - BTC-CurveUSD Loan Mechanics21:13 - Fee Distribution and VEYB Lockers32:07 - YieldBasis V334:28 - Supercomputer Modeling of Pool Parameters40:32 - Vault Capacity Caps and CurveUSD Stability42:56 - Hybrid Vaults for Capped Capacity54:47 - DeFi Security and Front-End RiskDisclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Bitcoin yield strategies involve smart contract, stablecoin, liquidity, market, governance, and principal-loss risk. Do your own due diligence before deploying capital.
- May 15, 202645 min
The Managed Fund Approach to Bitcoin Yield | Sypher Capital Fund Managers - Michael Song & Steve Han
Get weekly Bitcoin yield insights in your inbox: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletterIn this episode, I sit down with Steven Han and Michael Song of Sypher Capital to discuss how serious Bitcoin fund managers are approaching BTC-denominated yield.We cover why some allocators prefer a managed fund over deploying directly into protocols, what diligence looks like across Bitcoin L2s, basis trades, RWAs, custody, tax, and smart contract risk, and why the core investor demand is simple: don’t lose the Bitcoin.Sypher Capital’s Bitcoin Yield Fund targets conservative, BTC-denominated income for high-net-worth individuals, advisors, and allocators who want exposure to Bitcoin yield without managing every protocol position themselves.Topics covered:Managed BTC yield vs direct protocol deploymentWhy Bitcoin yield is changing so quicklyHow Sypher evaluates protocols and counterpartiesCustody, tax, and reporting for traditional investorsRWAs, tokenization, and Strategy-linked productsWhy simplicity may win in the long runWhat serious Bitcoin holders actually want from yieldResearch and protocol coverage:https://www.bitcoinyield.comSypher Capital:https://syphercapital.com/sypherbitcoin/
- Jan 31, 202643 min
E9: How Lombard Onboarded Billions to Bitcoin DeFi with Jacob Phillips - Co-Founder of Lombard Finance
Only 0.58% of Bitcoin is earning yield. Jacob Phillips and co have built the infrastructure to change that's been changing that.Get the latest Bitcoin Yield insights and real-time data with the ₿Y Newsletter: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletterLombard Finance grew faster than Lido, Ethena, and Etherfi—becoming the fastest-growing DeFi token in history. In this episode, Jacob breaks down exactly how they did it: the institutional playbook, why Bitcoin L2s got it wrong, and where the real yield opportunities are in 2026.We cover:- Why Lombard went TO existing DeFi instead of building another isolated ecosystem- The "yield catalyst" that finally got Bitcoin holders off the sidelines- How to speak institutional language (security, trust, custody integrations)- BTC.b acquisition: $300M BTC - Ledger partnership: direct access to 22% of all Bitcoin- Bitcoin Connect SDK: "What Bitcoin L2s always should have been"- Where sustainable Bitcoin yield actually comes from (hint: not staking forever)- Options vaults, Yield Basis, and the delta-neutral strategies institutions want- Why the next 3-5 years will see $1 TRILLION in Bitcoin come on-chain--🔗 LINKSLombard Finance: https://lombard.financeJacob on X: https://x.com/JacobPPhillips--The Bitcoin Yield Podcast is the #1 source for understanding Bitcoin yield—research reports, real data, and conversations with the builders making it happen.Subscribe for weekly episodes.
- Dec 18, 202549 min
No More Custodial Bitcoin - The Future of BitVM Banking with Alexei Zamyatin - Co-Founder of BOB
Subscribe to the BitcoinYield newsletter. Insights delivered weekly to your inbox.https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletter Is this the "Revolut moment" for Bitcoin? 🚀 In this episode, Jacob Brown sits down with Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of BOB (Build on Bitcoin), to discuss the future of Bitcoin banking, native yield, and the breakthrough tech behind BitVM.While the "Maxi" path has always been pure self-custody, BOB is building the infrastructure to make BTC as usable as a modern neo-bank without sacrificing security. We dive deep into why UX is the final frontier for mass adoption, the risks of "yield chasing," and how the new BOB Liquidation Engine makes native Bitcoin lending possible on Ethereum’s deepest markets.*Connect with BOB:*🌐 Website: https://gobob.xyx🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/build_on_bob *Timestamps:** *00:45* – What is BOB? Building the "Revolut" for Bitcoin* *02:36* – The CDeFi Narrative: Why Bitcoin needs a Web2 front-end* *04:30* – The "Purity Test" vs. Mass Adoption: Do users care about the tech?* *07:20* – Solving the UX problem: From Ledgers to Social Recovery* *09:40* – Transparency vs. Simplicity: The design philosophy of BOB* *12:20* – What Bitcoiners actually want: Equity & Yield* *15:50* – Breaking down Vaults: The middleware of Bitcoin yield* *18:50* – The Curator Model: Who is managing your BTC?* *24:38* – Current Yield Strategies: LSTs, Babylon, and Basis Trading* *34:20* – BitVM & Native Lending: The "Holy Grail" of BTC DeFi* *38:00* – The Problem with BitVM: Why it’s too slow for DeFi* *42:30* – Inside the BOB Liquidation Engine: Making liquidations atomic* *48:50* – Roadmap: When will BitVM go live on Mainnet?### Golden Quotes:"We’re trying to do with Bitcoin what Revolut did for fiat. We’re building the banking infrastructure for BTC to unlock more utility for the most important asset of our generation.""Crypto has overcompensated. We went from banks where you have no idea what’s going on, to a ‘let’s show the user everything’ approach. Most people don’t have the time to understand; they just want it to work.""There is a parallel to people who keep cash at home under the pillow because they don’t trust the bank. Not everybody wants to keep cash at home. We need to allow people to still be in control, but in a way where they feel safe and it’s easy to use.""BitVM is the Holy Grail of Bitcoin DeFi. It’s the evolution of MPC. We’re moving to a world where your Bitcoin is programmatically secured on the L1, but you can still use it in the fastest DeFi markets."*Support the Show:*🔔 Subscribe for more BitcoinYield insights!https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletter 💬 Comment below: Would you trust a "Bitcoin Bank" if it was trust-minimized?
- Dec 3, 202538 min
Managing Risk with $1B in DeFi - Evgeny Gokhberg (CEO of Re7 Capital)
Subscribe to the BitcoinYield Newsletter https://www.bitcoinyield.com/#newsletter In this conversation, we sit down with Evgeny Gokhberg, Founder of Re7 Capital. We discuss the transition from TradFi to DeFi and the philosophy of being responsible degens—balancing new on-chain opportunities with institutional-grade risk management. We dive deep into the mechanics of vaults, the "unknown unknowns" of smart contract risk, and the emerging landscape of Bitcoin yield strategies, including staking on Starknet and volatility trading. We also touch on the tension between token utility and equity as blockchain companies begin to IPO.Follow Evgeny: https://x.com/evgeny_re7Follow Re7 Capital on X: https://x.com/Re7CapitalLearn more about Re7 Capital: https://www.re7.capital/ Check out Re7 Labs: https://www.re7labs.com/ Read our latest research: https://www.bitcoinyield.com/
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