- Global trading and technology firm Susquehanna has invested heavily in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- The company purchased 17,271,326 shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in three tranches, totalling $1.09 billion.
- This investment represents Susquehanna’s largest allocation in spot Bitcoin ETFs to date.
Susquehanna, a global trading and technology firm, has made a significant investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking a major development in the cryptocurrency market.
Susquehanna’s Massive Investment in Bitcoin ETFs
Susquehanna’s recent filing with the SEC reveals a substantial investment in Bitcoin ETFs. The firm purchased 17,271,326 shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in three tranches, totalling $1.09 billion. Based on the current market price of $55.30 per share, this investment is now worth $955.10 million, making it Susquehanna’s largest allocation in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Additional Investments in Various Bitcoin ETFs
In addition to GBTC, Susquehanna also invested in several other Bitcoin ETFs. The firm bought 1,349,414 shares of Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) for $83.74 million, 583,049 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) for $23.6 million, 560,832 shares of Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) for $21.7 million and 508,824 shares of ARK 21 Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) for $36.1 million. Susquehanna’s portfolio also includes shares of VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL), WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW), Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), and Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR). In total, the firm invested $1.31 billion in nine spot Bitcoin ETFs.
SEC’s Stance on Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC approved 11 applications to offer the BTC investment product in January. However, the commission warned that Bitcoin is still considered a volatile and speculative asset. Despite this, Susquehanna’s massive investment indicates a growing institutional interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Conclusion
Susquehanna’s substantial investment in Bitcoin ETFs represents a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. Despite the SEC’s warning about the volatility of Bitcoin, the firm’s investment indicates a growing institutional interest in this asset class. This development could potentially influence other institutional investors to follow suit, further driving the adoption and acceptance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
