УБС strengthens its position in the Bitcoin IBIT ETF of BlackRock
Суизская банка UBS revealed in its latest regulatory filing an impressive increase in its exposure to the Bitcoin IBIT ETF of BlackRock. The document submitted on August 13 to the SEC shows that UBS held approximately 2.5 million shares of IBIT as of June 30, compared to 549,000 shares at the end of 2025.
A position reflecting client assets
However, this figure does not necessarily reflect a convincing investment position by UBS. In fact, the bank acts as a regulatory intermediary, offering a vehicle for wealthy clients to access Bitcoin by buying shares.
Institutional trend
This progression fits into a broader trend revealed by the 13F filings of large institutions, quarter after quarter. Harvard, Barclays, several sovereign funds of the Gulf are among the traditional actors who are increasing, rather than reducing, their exposure to IBIT.
A gap between retail investors and institutions
This is precisely the gap that deserves to be noted. Retail investors often sell when the price falls; institutions, on the other hand, seem to be profiting from these lows to reinforce their Bitcoin positions.
A dynamic dependent on the regulatory status of ETFs
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