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The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has announced investment in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). SWIB’s assets consist of more than 2. BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) have 4 million and over a million shares respectively, according to the document filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 14. 
The <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/854157/000106299324010116/xslForm13F_X02/form13fInfoTable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> indicates that the Wisconsin Retirement System has exposure to crypto investments through these prominent asset management firms. As of December 2023, SWIB managed assets totaling over $156 billion, with around 48% allocated to public equity investments. 
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In addition to its Bitcoin ETF investments, SWIB holds shares in various other entities related to the cryptocurrency space. These include stocks in companies such as Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Cleanspark.&nbsp; 
The SEC filing also mentioned that the information provided by the state entity should not be assumed to be entirely accurate or complete. 
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas commented on the rapid institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs, noting that such investments typically occur later in the ETF lifecycle. This early institutional involvement suggests strong confidence in the new ETF offerings. 
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Comparisons with Other Major Institutions 
Banks like Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase have disclosed combined investments of less than $1 million in spot Bitcoin ETFs. In contrast, Susquehanna International Group reported purchases exceeding $1 billion in various spot crypto ETFs during the first quarter of 2024.&nbsp; 
These ETFs include shares of GBTC, IBIT, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. 
As the market for cryptocurrency ETFs grows, further institutional investments are anticipated, reflecting a broader acceptance and integration of digital assets into traditional financial systems. 
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State of Wisconsin Announces $164M in Spot Bitcoin ETF Investments

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