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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.
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UAE exchange MidChains CEO says sovereign wealth funds accumulating spot bitcoin
A claim has emerged that sovereign wealth funds have recently been accumulating spot bitcoin, as retail participation slows and institutional and corporate money views current prices as a long-term opportunity. MidChains CEO Basil Al Askari said at least one sovereign wealth fund is buying spot bitcoin and up to two could be confirmed in coming weeks. He said such buying may not quickly lift prices but could signal other institutions.
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Institutional bitcoin holdings fall 17% in Q1, banks quadruple from year ago
Institutional investors\' bitcoin holdings via U.S. spot exchange-traded funds fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, according to a CoinShares analysis of 13F filings cited by CoinPost. Holdings dropped 17% to 261,000 BTC from 313,000 BTC, while assets under management fell 35% to $17.8 billion. Hedge funds and broker-dealers drove most selling. Banks were net buyers, lifting holdings to 15,200 BTC, up 339% from a year earlier.
