As Bitcoin pulls back, ARK is buying against the trend! Major increases in holdings of crypto-related stocks like Bitmine, Circle, and others

In the context of the ongoing weakness in the cryptocurrency market, Ark Invest has once again adopted a counter-cyclical strategy, significantly increasing holdings in several crypto-related stocks, attracting market attention. According to the latest disclosed ETF trading documents, Ark bought approximately $3.25 million worth of Ethereum “treasury-type” company Bitmine stocks on that day, while also adding about $3.46 million worth of Bullish and approximately $2.4 million of the stablecoin issuer Circle. Additionally, the firm increased its holdings in Block and COIN, with amounts of about $1.77 million and $630,000 respectively.

This move continues Ark’s positioning from the previous trading day, aiming to increase exposure to blockchain and digital asset ecosystem companies during a period of low market sentiment and valuation corrections. Currently, most related stocks remain in a clear discount zone. Data shows that Bitmine closed down 1.9% that day, Bullish fell 3.9%, Circle declined 4.6%, Block dropped 6%, and COIN decreased 4.3%, reflecting overall sector pressure.

On the macro level, the crypto market also remains weak. Bitcoin’s price retreated to around $76,300, with a nearly 3% decline over 24 hours; Ethereum also dipped to about $2,264, down more than 3% intraday. Despite a brief rebound earlier, funding conditions and risk appetite remain cautious.

Ark CEO Cathie Wood recently stated on social media that a strengthening gold price could provide clues for Bitcoin’s next phase. She pointed out that since 2020, Bitcoin’s long-term correlation with gold has been low, but in the previous two major cycles, gold led the way higher, subsequently driving significant Bitcoin rallies. She also cited Truflation data indicating that US inflation may be approaching negative territory, with current year-over-year growth dropping to 0.86%, well below the normal levels of the past two years.

For Ark, the current environment is more like a strategic positioning window rather than a risk-avoidance signal. Its continued accumulation of core assets like Bitmine and Circle demonstrates long-term confidence in blockchain finance, stablecoin ecosystems, and Ethereum asset models. As macro variables and institutional fund flows gradually become clearer, the market may usher in a new window for structural adjustments.