Macquarie Reduces Bitcoin ETF Holdings, Bets on Stablecoin Leader Circle

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Bitcoin ETF news broke on May 21, 2026, as Macquarie Group Ltd disclosed in its 13F filings a 19.3% reduction in IBIT holdings, from 5.126 million to 4.139 million shares, with asset value declining from $255 million to $159 million. ETHA holdings fell by 9.5%, and its Coinbase position was reduced by 19%. On-chain data shows Macquarie increased its Circle stake by 188% to $2.326 million and added a $4.153 million position in BitMine. The firm also reduced exposure to the AI sector, including NVIDIA and AMD, while slightly increasing certain semiconductor holdings.

BlockBeats news: On May 21, according to Macquarie Group Ltd.’s 13F filing submitted in mid-May, its holdings of IBIT decreased from 5.126 million shares to 4.139 million shares between the periods ending December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, a reduction of approximately 19.3%, with the corresponding asset value declining from about $255 million to $159 million. Holdings of ETHA also decreased from 3.634 million shares to 3.289 million shares, a reduction of approximately 9.5%, with the corresponding asset value falling from about $81.5 million to $52.1 million.


Meanwhile, on the crypto equities side, Macquarie Group reduced its position in Coinbase by 19%, but increased its stake in Circle by 188% (valued at $2.326 million as of the end of the first quarter), and initiated a new position in BitMine (valued at $4.153 million as of the end of the first quarter). In contrast, it also adopted a cautious approach in the AI sector, with notable reductions in positions across NVIDIA, Palantir, AMD, and only minor increases in a few semiconductor stocks such as Micron Technology.


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