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- Chicago-based hedge fund CTC Alternative Strategies has disclosed its holdings in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, with over 685,000 shares.
- The firm joins other financial giants like Susquehanna and BNP Paribas in investing in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
- The investment is worth $27.7 million, making it the second-largest position in CTC’s portfolio.
Chicago hedge fund CTC Alternative Strategies has joined the Bitcoin ETF bandwagon with a significant investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. The firm’s holdings are worth $27.7 million, marking a growing trend of traditional financial institutions embracing digital assets.
CTC Alternative Strategies Embraces Bitcoin ETF
According to a 13F-HR filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), CTC Alternative Strategies holds 685,364 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This investment is worth $27.7 million, making it the second-largest position in the firm’s portfolio. The firm’s total reported assets are worth $160 million.
Increasing Interest in Bitcoin ETFs
CTC Alternative Strategies is not the only firm showing interest in Bitcoin ETFs. Other financial giants like Susquehanna International Group (SIG), BNP Paribas, and Hong Kong’s Ovata Capital Management also hold positions in Bitcoin ETF products. The trend reflects a growing acceptance of digital assets in the traditional financial market, with more firms expected to reveal their Bitcoin ETF holdings in the future.
Bitcoin’s Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for Bitcoin and reduced supply following the halving event, Bitcoin’s price is expected to soar in the future. While many projections suggest a price cap of about $100,000 in this bull cycle, Bitcoin needs to overcome its current bearish headwinds. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $62,549.02, up 1.65% in 24 hours but down by 9.62% in the past month.
Conclusion
CTC Alternative Strategies’ investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF marks a significant milestone in the acceptance of digital assets by traditional financial institutions. With more firms expected to reveal their Bitcoin ETF holdings, the future looks promising for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.
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