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Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Offloads Another $2.8M of Bitcoin ETFs
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, took another decisive step in adjusting its Bitcoin strategy by selling 44,609 shares of its ARKB spot Bitcoin ETF, valued at $2.8 million, on September 23, 2024. This strategic move marks the firm’s second major sale of the fund this quarter, building on similar actions from earlier in the year.
This sale is part of Ark’s ongoing rebalancing initiative. On August 1, 2024, the firm sold $6.9 million in ARKB shares, following a $7.8 million sale in July. In total, Ark has offloaded $17.5 million worth of ARKB shares over recent months. The company’s approach aims to ensure no single asset exceeds 10% of an ETF’s portfolio, a key factor in maintaining a diversified and stable investment strategy.
ARKB Still a Dominant Force in Ark’s Portfolio
Despite the series of sales, ARKB remains a cornerstone of Ark’s Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW). As of September 24, 2024, the Bitcoin ETF holds a 9.93% weighting within the ARKW portfolio, equivalent to $139.7 million. This makes it the second-largest holding, following Tesla, which leads with a 10.15% weighting valued at $142.9 million.
The Bitcoin ETF has performed solidly in 2024, closing at $63.25 on September 23, representing a 26.5% year-to-date gain, highlights the ongoing investor confidence in Bitcoin ETFs despite recent sales by Ark. Bitcoin BTC $63 141 24h volatility: -0.9% Market cap: $1.25 T Vol. 24h: $22.11 B itself has shown relative stability, trading at $63,676, up 0.3% over the past 24 hours.
Interestingly, Ark’s reduction in Bitcoin ETF exposure occurs during a period of sustained positive inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. On Monday, these ETFs witnessed a combined net inflow of $4.5 million, marking the third consecutive day of gains. Over this streak, more than $250 million has flowed into U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, reflecting growing investor interest.
While Bitcoin ETFs have seen steady inflows, the US spot Ethereum ETFs have struggled. On the same day, Ethereum ETFs experienced their largest outflow since late July, with $79.3 million exiting the funds, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment between the two leading cryptocurrencies.
A Strategic Move for Ark Invest’s Future?
Ark Invest’s recent decision to reduce its Bitcoin ETF holdings seems aimed at maintaining portfolio balance, not signaling reduced faith in Bitcoin. Despite strong ETF performance and Bitcoin’s stability, the move likely aligns with the firm’s diversification approach. As institutional interest in Bitcoin grows, Ark’s rebalancing could be a strategy to capitalize on other emerging sectors.
Led by Cathie Wood, Ark Invest prioritizes managing risk while investing in high-growth assets like Bitcoin. Future divestments will depend on how the fund performs against other assets in its portfolio. For now, Bitcoin ETFs remain a key element in Ark’s vision for finance’s future.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Offloads Another $2.8M of Bitcoin ETFs
