Ark Invest Dumps Coinbase and GBTC Shares Amid Bitcoin Surge
In Brief
During an active crypto rally on Monday, Ark Invest offloaded 42,613 Coinbase and 100,739 GBTC shares.
As Bitcoin rallies approaching the tantalizing $35,000 mark, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has taken a counterintuitive move. On Monday, the firm offloaded significant shares from both Coinbase and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).
In a recent update from Ark Invest’s trading desk, their Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) divested 32,158 shares of Coinbase, while the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF parted with 10,455 shares.
This amounted to a total sale of 42,613 Coinbase shares. On the same day, ARKW also released 100,739 GBTC shares into the market. Based on Monday’s closing prices – $77.21 for Coinbase and $24.71 for GBTC – the combined sales reached a total valuation of $5.8 million.
Coinbase and GBTC Shares
The timing of these sales is particularly interesting. Coinbase and GBTC shares have been on the rise, reflecting the broader momentum of the crypto market. Furthermore, Monday brought with it growing anticipation around the potential approval of spot bitcoin ETFs.
The appearance of BlackRock’s much-awaited iShares Bitcoin Trust on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s list hinted that regulatory green lights might be imminent.
Ark is no stranger to the Bitcoin ETF scene. The firm has previously partnered with 21Shares to file for its spot bitcoin ETF approval. As it stands, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a docket of around 12 similar ETFs pending approval. Despite the enthusiasm, the SEC hit the brakes last month, pushing back the review process for these applications.
According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin’s current value hovers around $34,000, marking a robust 20% gain over the past week.
Ark Invest‘s Move
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is known for its bold strategies. However, this recent move to sell Coinbase shares—amounting to $3.3 million based on Monday’s closing—against the backdrop of a Bitcoin surge is particularly noteworthy.
A glance back over the past month offers some context. Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, announced the incorporation of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to facilitate faster and more cost-efficient transactions. This was met with commendation from Wood, who accentuated the potential of the Lightning Network, particularly its capacity to offer swifter transactions to Coinbase’s expansive user community. The spotlight on Lightning Network’s potential even drew interest from Twitter’s Jack Dorsey.
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Nik is an accomplished analyst and writer at Metaverse Post, specializing in delivering cutting-edge insights into the fast-paced world of technology, with a particular emphasis on AI/ML, XR, VR, on-chain analytics, and blockchain development. His articles engage and inform a diverse audience, helping them stay ahead of the technological curve. Possessing a Master's degree in Economics and Management, Nik has a solid grasp of the nuances of the business world and its intersection with emergent technologies.
