{
  "id": 19492509,
  "title": "Barclays boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake 48% as banks expand holdings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/barclays-boosts-blackrock-bitcoin-etf-stake-48-as-banks-expand",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T11:56:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cointelegraph",
    "slug": "cointelegraph",
    "url": "https://cointelegraph.com/news/barclays-blackrock-ibit-boost-key-q3-filings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barclays increased its stake in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF by 48% to $187 million as of September 30, indicating a shift in institutional investment towards Bitcoin ETFs. Citigroup also expanded its holdings, acquiring a $119 million position in Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF and raising its IBIT holdings by 50% to 521,000 shares. This trend of growing bank involvement in Bitcoin ETFs suggests that more major financial institutions may follow suit. Institutional investment managers are required to report their third-quarter holdings by Monday, with the total value of spot Bitcoin ETF holdings among early filers reaching $5.25 billion. Investment advisers, however, remain the largest holders, controlling 66.6% of reported positions. While Bitcoin ETF valuations have risen, it is crucial to consider the actual holdings in shares, rather than just the increase in dollar amount.",
  "summary": "Barclays reported a $187 million stake as of Sept. 30, while Citigroup disclosed a new $119 million position in Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF.",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}