In a growing shift toward indirect Bitcoin investment, 14 U.S. states significantly expanded their stakes in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) during the first quarter of 2025.
Public filings show a collective $632 million now tied up in Strategy stock, a dramatic increase from the $330 million held just a quarter earlier.
The surge underscores a rising interest among state-managed funds in leveraging Strategy’s massive Bitcoin reserves without holding the asset directly. Notably, California led the charge with $276 million invested via its two largest pension systems—CalSTRS and CalPERS—each increasing their holdings by double-digit percentages.
Florida followed, with its state retirement fund amassing $88 million in shares, while North Carolina, New Jersey, and Wisconsin also deepened their exposure. Utah stood out with a 184% quarterly jump in holdings, signaling aggressive accumulation despite its relatively smaller total value.
Interestingly, while Wisconsin expanded its Strategy position to over $50 million, it simultaneously exited a $300 million investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, signaling a shift in institutional strategy—favoring corporate BTC-backed equity over spot ETF exposure.
Overall, the latest data points to a broader trend: U.S. states are embracing Bitcoin—but doing so through equities tied to the asset rather than direct holdings, reflecting both interest in crypto and caution around its volatility.
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