BIG BANKS LOADING UP ON $BTC 🚀
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Wall Street's biggest players aren't just talking about Bitcoin anymore—they're stacking it aggressively through spot Bitcoin ETFs. What started as tiny positions in early 2024 has exploded into hundreds of millions in exposure by late 2025 and early 2026.
Here’s the breakdown of how major U.S. banks have ramped up their Bitcoin ETF holdings:
JPMorgan Chase
Started small in Q1 2024 with around $731K → surged dramatically to ~$346M by Q3 2025 (primarily in BlackRock’s IBIT, with reports of 5.28 million shares worth ~$343M as of September 30, 2025—a 64% increase from earlier in the year).
Morgan Stanley
Entered with a hefty $272M in Q1 2024 → grew aggressively to ~$724M by Q3 2025. This reflects their broader push into crypto, including recent filings for their own Bitcoin and Solana ETFs in early 2026 to serve their massive client base.
Wells Fargo
Began modestly with just $141K in Q1 2024 → expanded rapidly to $383M+ (with some reports citing up to $491M) by early 2026. This massive jump highlights their shift toward offering Bitcoin exposure to clients amid growing institutional demand.
From thousands to hundreds of millions in just over a year—this isn’t speculation; it’s strategic accumulation.
Wall Street isn’t debating Bitcoin anymore; it’s accumulating.
These moves signal deep institutional confidence in BTC as a portfolio diversifier, especially with spot ETFs providing regulated, easy access. As more banks integrate crypto products and wealth managers open up distribution, expect continued inflows pushing Bitcoin’s adoption forward.
HODL strong—this is the quiet institutional phase turning into something much bigger. 💎🙌
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