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During the second quarter of 2026, Bitcoin prices fell by 14.2%, yet institutional investors increased their holdings in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the Bitcoin Strategy Institutional Adoption Report for Q2 2026, institutional ownership of US spot Bitcoin ETFs rose by 7.5%, climbing from 498,389 BTC to 535,723 BTC as of the end of June.
In contrast to institutional buying, total Bitcoin ETF holdings decreased by 6.6%, dropping to 1,211,322 BTC. This decline indicates that retail and smaller investors were withdrawing funds, while institutions capitalized on the lower prices. As a result, institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs reached a record 44.2%, up from 38.4% at the end of the previous quarter, meaning nearly half of all ETF-held Bitcoin is now in institutional portfolios.
Major financial institutions led the increase, with Morgan Stanley boosting its iShares Bitcoin Trust holdings by 23% to approximately 16.5 million shares. JPMorgan also expanded its position by about 25%, increasing its holdings from 8.3 million shares to 10.4 million shares. Hedge funds such as Millennium and Jane Street also reportedly increased their investments in Bitcoin ETFs during this period.
The data reveals a significant shift in the market, with institutional investors absorbing over 100,000 BTC from retail investors who exited their ETF positions. The new record for institutional ownership sets a benchmark for future quarters, with the next update on market positioning expected in mid-November.
Source: KLEA News