Back

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley Says Institutions Bought 50,000 Bitcoin in Q1 2026

According to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, institutional buyers purchased about $4 billion worth of Bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026.

BTC

Summary

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said institutions purchased 50,000 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2026, with the buying valued at about $4 billion. The statement points to continued institutional participation in the Bitcoin market, where large professional investors typically use regulated investment products, treasury allocations, or trading desks to gain exposure. Based on the source provided, no additional breakdown of the buyers or transaction channels was disclosed.

Terms & Concepts
  • Institutional investors: Large professional investors such as asset managers, corporations, banks, or funds that deploy substantial capital into financial markets.
  • Bitcoin: A decentralized digital asset that operates on a blockchain (shared digital ledger) and is widely used as a store-of-value crypto asset.
  • Q1: The first quarter of a calendar year, covering January through March, commonly used in corporate and market reporting.