Macquarie Group Reduces Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Holdings, Increases Positions in Circle and BitMine Stocks

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Macquarie Group reduced its holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in its Q1 2026 filings as ETF inflows slowed. The firm’s stake in IBIT declined by 19.3% to 4.139 million shares, valued at $159 million, down from $255 million. Its ETHA holdings fell 9.5% to 3.289 million shares, worth $52.1 million, from $81.5 million. Meanwhile, Macquarie increased its position in Circle by 188% to $2.326 million and added a $4.153 million stake in BitMine. These moves may reflect shifting sentiment amid a bearish Fear & Greed Index.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to Macquarie Group Ltd’s 13F filing submitted in mid-May, comparing the 13F reports as of December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, its holdings of IBIT decreased from 5.126 million shares to 4.139 million shares, a reduction of approximately 19.3%, with the corresponding asset value declining from approximately $255 million to $159 million. Its holdings of ETHA fell from 3.634 million shares to 3.289 million shares, a decrease of about 9.5%, with the corresponding asset value dropping from approximately $815 million to $521 million.

In cryptocurrency stocks, Macquarie Group reduced its position in Coinbase by 19%, increased its position in Circle by 188%, reaching a value of $2.326 million as of the end of the first quarter, and added a position in BitMine, valued at $4.153 million as of the end of the first quarter.

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