In early 2026, Vanguard Group( disclosed the acquisition of MicroStrategy )MSTR( shares for $505 million, marking a significant shift in the company's long-standing opposition to Bitcoin. The acquisition was driven by index tracking rules, as MSTR's market capitalization grew with its holding of 687,410 Bitcoins. This move brought Vanguard's Bitcoin investment exposure to an estimated $3.2 billion. Previously, there was a leadership change at Vanguard, and MSCI decided to keep digital asset financial companies in its benchmark index. Despite recent stock price fluctuations, insider buying behavior indicates strong market confidence, signaling that the year ahead will be crucial for institutional investors adopting Bitcoin through corporate treasury departments.
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In early 2026, Vanguard Group( disclosed the acquisition of MicroStrategy )MSTR( shares for $505 million, marking a significant shift in the company's long-standing opposition to Bitcoin. The acquisition was driven by index tracking rules, as MSTR's market capitalization grew with its holding of 687,410 Bitcoins. This move brought Vanguard's Bitcoin investment exposure to an estimated $3.2 billion. Previously, there was a leadership change at Vanguard, and MSCI decided to keep digital asset financial companies in its benchmark index. Despite recent stock price fluctuations, insider buying behavior indicates strong market confidence, signaling that the year ahead will be crucial for institutional investors adopting Bitcoin through corporate treasury departments.