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Institutional bitcoin spot ETF holdings rise despite price drop

Bitcoin fell 14.2 percent in the second quarter, but institutional holdings of bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds rose 7.5 percent, based on U.S. SEC 13F filings. The number of institutions reporting bitcoin positions fell about 6.8 percent. Banks and some asset managers increased exposure, while some hedge funds cut ETF shares. Market makers showed sharp swings tied to creation, redemption and hedging. Long-term investors largely maintained holdings.