Institutions Ride Out Market Volatility with Record-Bitcoin Holdings

Institutional investors have shown growing confidence in Bitcoin despite market volatility, with their holdings reaching a record high in Q2 2026.

According to Pluang, institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings increased by 7.5% during this quarter, while the total number of Bitcoin ETF holdings declined by 6.6% due to retail investors selling.

This shift highlights the resilience of institutional investors, with notable players like Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan boosting their positions significantly.

The record high in institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings reached 44.2%, setting a new benchmark for future quarters.