Ark Invest buys $5.2 million of Circle shares, sells $15.9 million of its own Bitcoin ETF as BTC grinds lower
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Ark Invest acquired $5.2 million in Circle shares while selling approximately $15.9 million of its ARKB Bitcoin ETF holdings as Bitcoin prices continued to decline. The moves reflect a strategic rotation out of direct Bitcoin exposure into fintech infrastructure, with Circle representing a major player in USDC stablecoin issuance and potential IPO prospects. The key implication is that even prominent Bitcoin bulls like Cathie Wood are trimming spot BTC ETF positions amid downward price pressure, signaling near-term caution on Bitcoin's price trajectory.