Crypto/Finance/Investment
Significant Institutional Investments in Bitcoin ETFs Raise Concerns
Major institutions have increased their Bitcoin holdings through various ETFs, marking a notable trend in crypto investments.
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Key Insights:
- Institutional players on Wall Street have ramped up their exposure to Bitcoin in Q2 2025, primarily through spot ETFs and linked stocks, as revealed by SEC filings.
- Brevan Howard increased its holding in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to $2.3 billion, while Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Cantor Fitzgerald all raised their stakes in crypto-linked equities.
- Norway’s sovereign wealth fund also expanded its Bitcoin exposure significantly, now having indirect investments in leading crypto-related firms, despite these holdings representing only a small fraction of its massive $2 trillion portfolio.
The trend suggests a growing acceptance and comfort within established institutions towards cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset class.
