Wall Street Cuts $675 Million in MicroStrategy Shares as Bitcoin ETF Shift Grows
Amundi joins major investment firms in reducing MicroStrategy stakes, signaling a broader pivot toward direct Bitcoin exposure via ETFs and other investment vehicles.
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Summary
Europe’s largest asset manager, Amundi, sold 772,620 shares of MicroStrategy valued at $135 million in Q3, cutting its exposure to the firm's Bitcoin-linked holdings. Combined with earlier reductions by Capital International, Vanguard, BlackRock, and Fidelity, total institutional sales of MicroStrategy stock now amount to $675 million. These moves reflect a continuing shift by large asset managers toward direct Bitcoin exposure through exchange-traded funds and related products.
Terms & Concepts
- Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that tracks Bitcoin’s price, offering indirect exposure without owning the cryptocurrency directly.
- Institutional Positions: Investment holdings maintained by large financial organizations such as banks, funds, or insurance companies.