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Bitcoin’s Q2 selloff split Wall Street as banks bought, hedge funds cut and sovereigns held
Q2 filings show banks expanding Bitcoin ETF positions, macro funds cutting exposure and sovereign holders staying put.
Gino Matos 6 min read
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