A growing number of top hedge funds are investing in Bitcoin ETFs, with 60% of the largest 25 firms now holding these assets, signaling a broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies by institutional investors.
Major players like Millennium Management, Citadel, and G.S. Asset Management have integrated Bitcoin ETFs into their portfolios.
Notably, Millennium Management has the largest position, with 27,263 BTC, after adding more during the second quarter of 2024. G.S. Asset Management, which made a significant entry in Q2 2024, and Schonfeld Strategic Advisors also hold sizable amounts.
Other hedge funds, such as Mariner Investment Group and Elliot Investment Management, have expanded their Bitcoin ETF holdings as well.
This trend reflects a growing shift toward digital assets, particularly after favorable U.S. regulatory changes earlier this year, though some firms remain cautious.
Despite this surge, not all hedge funds are participating. Firms like Bridgewater Associates and AQR Capital Management have yet to invest in Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting varying levels of interest across the industry.
Alphractal, a cryptocurrency analysis firm, has voiced concerns about Bitcoin’s current market trajectory, suggesting it may be on the verge of entering a bear market phase.
Recent blockchain data reveals that a segment of Bitcoin investors has started selling off assets to lock in profits following a recent price surge.
CryptoCon confidently predicted an imminent bull market for Bitcoin, downplaying concerns of a recession or prolonged bear market.
Jeff Kendrick, global head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election.