TechFlow news, on August 21, according to Coindesk, despite a 12% decline in Bitcoin's price during the second quarter, institutional investor interest in Bitcoin ETFs remained strong. The latest report from asset management firm Bitwise shows that the number of institutional investors holding Bitcoin ETFs in the second quarter increased 14% year-on-year, reaching 1,100 institutions. The share of institutional investors in the total assets under management (AUM) of Bitcoin ETFs rose from 18.74% to 21.15%, with holdings totaling $11 billion at quarter-end.
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, said this is a positive signal— if institutions continue buying Bitcoin during periods of price volatility, it could lead to even larger investments when the bull market returns. The report challenges the notion that Bitcoin ETFs are primarily held by retail investors, noting that institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs is progressing at the fastest pace in history. Bitwise expects inflows into Bitcoin ETFs to continue growing over the coming years, with 2025 exceeding 2024 and 2026 surpassing 2025.
Notably, Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs recently disclosed holdings in 7 out of the 11 Bitcoin ETFs available in the U.S., further confirming institutional investor interest in Bitcoin ETFs.
