ARK Invest Cuts Meta, Nvidia, and Bitcoin ETF Holdings as Markets Turn Volatile

ARK Invest Takes a Defensive Step

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest trimmed major positions in Meta Platforms, Nvidia, and its own spot Bitcoin ETF on Thursday, signaling a rare defensive move from the firm. ARK is usually known for buying high-growth assets during market dips. This time, however, it moved in the opposite direction as pressure built across both stocks and crypto.

Reports said ARK sold nearly $41 million worth of Meta shares, more than $26 million of Nvidia stock, and about $11 million of ARKB, the firm’s Bitcoin ETF tied to 21Shares. The timing caught attention because ARK has long leaned into volatility instead of stepping back from it.

The sales followed a rough day for U.S. markets on March 26. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.4%, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.7%. Investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tension involving Iran and rising oil prices, which added fresh uncertainty to already nervous markets.

ARK also reportedly cut positions in other tech names, including Alphabet and AMD. That broader pullback suggests the firm wanted to lower risk across its portfolio rather than respond to one stock alone.

Several factors likely pushed the decision:

• Rising geopolitical stress
• Higher oil prices
• Weakness in major growth stocks
• Increased volatility in the crypto market
• A need for short-term liquidity and flexibility

Bitcoin and Growth Stocks Face More Pressure

Meta and Nvidia entered the sell-off from different positions, but both felt the impact of the wider retreat from risk assets. Meta had already been under pressure in recent weeks, while Nvidia also lost ground as investors reexamined expensive AI-related trades.

Bitcoin also slipped to around $66,000, hitting its lowest level since early March. Traders were already watching a large options expiry, and that added more caution to the market mood.

Even so, ARK remains deeply tied to innovation-focused investing, and Cathie Wood has continued to support Bitcoin’s long-term potential. Therefore, this latest move looks less like a loss of faith and more like a short-term adjustment. In a shaky market, even aggressive investors sometimes choose to protect cash first and wait for better conditions.