Wall Street institutions are increasing their billion-dollar bets on Bitcoin and crypto stocks.

• Wells Fargo Expands Position in BlackRock's IBIT ETF
• Cantor Fitzgerald Holds $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency Stocks
• Jane Street concentrates US$1,46 billion in Bitcoin ETF

Major Wall Street names such as Wells Fargo, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Jane Street have significantly expanded their positions in Bitcoin-linked assets, using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and shares of companies in the sector. Data from the Quiver Quantitative platform shows that these groups have moved billions of dollars to expand their exposure to the cryptocurrency market.

In the second quarter, Wells Fargo multiplied by more than six times its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), increasing from about $26 million to more than $160 million in shares. The bank also maintained a modest $200 position in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and increased its holdings in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) by approximately $143 million, totaling $291 million in exposure to the Bitcoin-focused company.

Cantor Fitzgerald, known for its pro-crypto track record, increased its Bitcoin ETF positions to over $250 million. The firm invested approximately $150 million in the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), while reducing its holdings in IBIT by $16 million. Outside of ETFs, its positions in stocks of companies such as Strategy, Coinbase, Robinhood, mining companies Riot Platforms, and Terawulf total approximately $2 billion. The institution also maintains significant business ties with Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer.

Jane Street Group has already placed the IBIT as the largest individual position of its portfolio, with $1,46 billion in stocks, surpassing even its $1,41 billion investment in Tesla. The manager increased its holdings in Strategy to $64 million, but reduced its exposure to FBTC by $231 million, maintaining a $404 million position. Furthermore, it maintains investments in Coinbase and IREN, reflecting a diversified strategy of exposure to digital assets.

These moves reinforce institutional appetite for financial products that allow access to Bitcoin's performance without the need for direct custody, combining ETFs and shares of strategic companies in the crypto ecosystem to maximize gains and diversify risks.