TLDR
- ARK Invest added 105,000 Bullish shares worth $5.3M, raising total to 2.27M shares.
- Crypto exposure now exceeds $2.15B across ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF ETFs.
- ARK cut Palantir and Shopify stakes to expand digital asset holdings.
- Bullish, Coinbase, and Circle form the core of ARK’s crypto-linked portfolio.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has expanded its exposure to the digital asset sector, bringing its total crypto-linked investments across three funds to more than $2.15 billion. The firm boosted its stake in crypto exchange Bullish by over 105,000 shares this week, continuing its steady push into blockchain-related companies as it trims traditional tech holdings.
ARK Invest Expands Bullish Holdings
ARK Invest increased its stake in Bullish by 105,000 shares worth about $5.3 million. The additional shares raised the company’s total Bullish holdings to 2.27 million, valued at around $114 million based on Friday’s closing price of $50.57 per share.
The investment was distributed across three of ARK’s actively managed exchange-traded funds ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF. The move strengthens ARK’s position in the exchange, which became publicly listed earlier this year through a $1.1 billion IPO. ARK was one of the early backers of Bullish during its public debut, investing about $172 million at launch.
Crypto Exposure Grows Across ARK’s ETFs
The expansion in Bullish is part of ARK’s broader strategy to build exposure to digital asset infrastructure. The firm’s combined holdings in blockchain and crypto-related firms across its funds now exceed $2.15 billion.
These positions include major stakes in Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle, and Bitcoin miner BitMine. ARK also holds positions in crypto-related ETFs linked to staking activities on networks like Ethereum and Solana through funds such as ETHQ/U and SOLQ/U.
According to recent filings, ARKF maintains the highest crypto exposure among the three funds, with 29% of its portfolio tied to the sector. ARKW follows with 25.7%, while ARKK allocates around 17.7% to crypto-related assets. Together, these allocations demonstrate ARK’s ongoing belief in the long-term growth of digital finance platforms.
Rebalancing Away from Traditional Tech
To make room for these growing crypto positions, ARK has reduced exposure to several traditional technology firms. The firm recently trimmed its holdings in companies like Palantir and Shopify as part of a portfolio rebalancing strategy.
Analysts tracking ARK’s filings note that these shifts align with the company’s broader focus on innovation-driven sectors. ARK’s largest crypto-related holding remains Coinbase, which represents more than $675 million in combined value across its three ETFs. The firm also maintains growing positions in Robinhood and Circle, both of which are key players in digital asset trading and payments.
Strategic Positioning in a Changing Market
The latest investment in Bullish adds to ARK’s pattern of reinforcing positions in emerging financial infrastructure. Bullish operates as a digital asset exchange focusing on liquidity and institutional-grade trading tools. Since going public, it has attracted strong trading volumes and partnerships, increasing interest from investors seeking exposure to the exchange sector.
ARK’s increased allocation also reflects continued confidence in the growth of blockchain-based platforms despite market volatility. “The firm is positioning itself for future expansion in the digital economy,” said one market analyst reviewing the firm’s latest ETF disclosures.
With over $2.15 billion now tied to crypto-related assets, ARK Invest continues to stand out among asset managers diversifying into the digital finance ecosystem. The move signals a clear shift in institutional positioning, as more funds integrate blockchain exposure into their core portfolios while scaling back from legacy tech stocks.
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