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Ark Invest Allocates $92M to ProShares Bitcoin ETF, Adjusts Holdings in Tech and Crypto Stocks

Published December 28, 2023

Ark Invest, led by the prominent investor Cathie Wood, has demonstrated a firm belief in the potential of cryptocurrencies by making a substantial investment of over $92 million in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF CRYPTO:BTC. The ETF trades under the ticker BITO and reflects Ark's increasing focus on the evolving digital currency market. Simultaneously, the firm has made the strategic decision to divest certain holdings, specifically by selling shares in Coinbase Global, Inc. COIN, Square, Inc. SQ, and Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR.

Reflecting on the Cryptocurrency Market

Ark Invest's recent acquisition of BITO shares comes at a time of heightened activity within the cryptocurrency market. This investment follows the firm's pattern of engaging with innovative and disruptive technologies. Ark Invest's positioning in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF underscores their confidence in the future of Bitcoin CRYPTO:BTC and Ethereum CRYPTO:ETH, despite the market's inherent volatility.

Strategic Portfolio Rebalancing

In addition to their crypto-focused moves, Ark Invest has been actively managing their portfolio in the tech space. The firm sold off shares in Coinbase COIN, a major player in the financial technology for the crypto economy. Similarly, positions in Square SQ, a company known for creating merchant payment tools, and Palantir PLTR, a software platform provider for intelligence and counterterrorism, were reduced.

Fostering Innovation Through Investments

Ark Invest continues to support innovation by holding significant positions in companies like Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, a semiconductor powerhouse, Veracyte, Inc. VCYT, a genomic diagnostics firm, and Stratasys Ltd. SSYS, a provider of 3D printing solutions. These investments align with Wood's philosophy of backing companies with transformative technologies.

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