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The State of Michigan has made a bold move in the crypto market, adding Bitcoin products to its pension funds. A recent SEC filing revealed that the state has acquired 110,000 shares of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), worth around $6.6 million. This move reflects the growing global interest in Bitcoin and its related investment products. 
<h2 id="michigan-pension-fund-adds-bitcoin-etf">Michigan Pension Fund Adds Bitcoin ETF</h2> 
Michigan’s decision to invest in the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/edgar/search/#/q=Bitcoin&amp;dateRange=custom&amp;entityName=Michigan&amp;startdt=2024-07-26&amp;enddt=2024-07-26" target="_blank">ARK Bitcoin ETF</a> marks a significant development in the crypto market. The state’s pension fund has taken a notable step by incorporating Bitcoin into its investment portfolio. This move follows the lead of other states, signaling a broader trend of institutional adoption of cryptocurrency. 
Meanwhile, a recent SEC filing highlighted the Michigan Retirement System’s acquisition, showing that the state has added $6.6 million in Bitcoin through the ARK ETF. This follows Wisconsin’s earlier disclosure of a $160 million investment in Bitcoin ETFs, demonstrating a growing confidence among state pension funds in the potential of <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cryptocurrency</a>. 
Additionally, the addition of Bitcoin to the state’s pension fund comes at a time when other regions are also showing interest in crypto investments. Just a day before Michigan’s announcement, <a href="https://coingape.com/jersey-city-to-adopt-bitcoin-etfs-in-pension-fund-allocation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jersey City</a> revealed plans to integrate Bitcoin ETFs into its pension fund allocation. 
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop expressed his long-term support for cryptocurrencies, despite their volatility. He stated that the city is in the process of filing new papers with the SEC, aiming to complete the process by the end of summer. 
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<h2 id="growing-institutional-interest-in-btc">Growing Institutional Interest In BTC</h2> 
The trend of state pension funds investing in Bitcoin ETFs underscores the increasing institutional interest in the crypto market. Since the launch of the U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF in January, there has been significant traction and robust inflows into the investment instrument. This indicates a strong institutional appetite for cryptocurrency as a viable investment. 
Meanwhile, the move by Michigan Pension Fund and other states reflects a broader acceptance and integration of digital assets into traditional investment portfolios. As more state pension funds begin to include Bitcoin products, it signals a shift towards mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. This growing acceptance could drive further investment and innovation in the crypto space. 
During writing, <a href="https://coingape.com/price/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin price</a> was up nearly 5% and exchanged hands at $67,690. In the last two days, the U.S. Spot BTC ETF has recorded an inflow of about $75 billion, despite significant outflux from GrayScale BTC ETF. 
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The post <a href="https://coingape.com/michigan-pension-fund-buys-6-6m-in-ark-bitcoin-etf/">Just-In: Michigan Pension Fund Buys $6.6M In Ark Bitcoin ETF</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coingape.com">CoinGape</a>.

Just-In: Michigan Pension Fund Buys $6.6M In Ark Bitcoin ETF

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