Goldman Sachs Ramps Up Bitcoin ETF Exposure With $710M Investment
Goldman Sachs has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting a rising wave of institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. According to its recent 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Wall Street giant reported $710 million in Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) investments for the quarter ending September 30.
Breaking Down the Numbers
A major portion of this investment lies in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), where Goldman Sachs now holds 12.7 million shares worth $461 million. This represents an 83% surge from its August position of 6.9 million shares, previously valued at $281 million. This sharp uptick positions Goldman as the second-largest IBIT holder, trailing only Millennium Management, which leads with $844 million invested.
Why It Matters
The dramatic increase in Goldman’s Bitcoin ETF exposure underlines the growing confidence among major institutions in digital assets. As traditional financial heavyweights expand their stakes, Bitcoin continues to solidify its status as a mainstream asset class.
With this move, Goldman Sachs reinforces its role in shaping the institutional narrative around cryptocurrencies.