Analyst: Institutions sold over 25,000 BTC last quarter, corresponding to Bitcoin ETF shares

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Odaily Planet Daily News: According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, based on the 13F filings disclosed by the U.S. SEC, institutional investors sold approximately 25,098 Bitcoin ETF shares, equivalent to Bitcoin holdings, in Q4 2025, showing a clear trend of reducing positions.

Data indicates that investment advisors and hedge funds are the main holders of Bitcoin ETFs, with Brevan Howard reducing its holdings the most, selling over 17,000 BTC worth of ETF shares.

This round of selling occurred during a period when Bitcoin’s price dropped from over $120,000 in 2025 to below $85,000. Currently, Bitcoin’s price has further fallen to around $64,000, and market sentiment remains in extreme panic.

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