Beyond the Token: Investing in the Backbone of Bitcoin

Course Information

Earn: 1 NAPFA CE, plus 1 CFP^® CE with completion of an optional quiz
NAPFA Subject Area: C - Investments
Content Level: Intermediate

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Course Description

This webinar will help advisors understand the investment opportunity created by the growth of the Bitcoin network and the increasing demand for supporting infrastructure. The presenter will explore the structure of the Bitcoin ecosystem and the role of mining infrastructure, and discuss the difference in direct bitcoin ownership and infrastructure-based investment approaches for clients. Advisors will learn to recognize the key drivers of revenue and cost in mining operations, including hash rate, and understand how volatility is managed through cost discipline.

This Partner Solutions webinar is sponsored by Valiant Funds.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the structure of the Bitcoin ecosystem and evaluate the critical role mining infrastructure plays in supporting network growth and long-term investment opportunities.
Compare direct bitcoin ownership with infrastructure-based investment strategies, identifying key differences in risk, return potential, and portfolio applications.
Assess the primary revenue and cost drivers of bitcoin mining operations - including hash rate, power costs, and operational efficiency - and explain how disciplined cost management can reduce volatility exposure.

Speaker

Seth Johnson
Vice President of Distribution at Valiant Funds

Seth Johnson has spent a decade building meaningful relationships in the worlds of advisor services, alternative investments, and retirement planning, assisting tax professionals, financial advisors, and family offices in navigating complex investment strategies while helping investors see how these strategies fit into the bigger picture of their goals. At Valiant, Seth focuses on supporting and growing the firm’s network of advisors and investors, with a broad understanding of regulation, policy, and markets. He’s especially excited to expand access to Valiant’s Bitcoin mining infrastructure platform and other innovative, tax-efficient strategies.

Before joining Valiant, Seth worked with a boutique investment sponsor specializing in tax-advantaged real estate offerings. There, he guided advisors and investors through unique opportunities that required both technical know-how and clear communication. Earlier in his career, he spent several years in retirement services, managing everything from client onboarding and plan design to regulatory compliance.

Kevin Hertz
Founder of Deep Hash

Kevin Hertz, the founder of Deep Hash, is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, having been in the industry since the 1980s. He has founded numerous successful SaaS and PaaS companies. In 2017, Kevin entered the crypto industry and founded Hash Quarry in 2019, growing it into a profitable player in crypto mining. He later established 2140 Networks, focusing on sustainable crypto mining facilities with cutting-edge immersion cooling technology and renewable power sources.

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Access expires on Jul 01, 2027

Initial Cost:

Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $19.00

Additional Cost:

CFP® CE Quiz: $0.00 - $10.00

Credit Offered:

1 NAPFA CE Credit

1 CFP® CE Credit

Contains:

2 Courses

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