Institutional Shift: Hedge Funds Exit Bitcoin ETFs as Sovereign Funds Enter
Hedge funds and banks reduced Bitcoin ETF exposure while sovereign wealth funds increased their positions.
Hedge funds and banks reduced Bitcoin ETF exposure while sovereign wealth funds increased their positions. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹76,95,545 ($80,754.00). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Decrypt, with live market data added, as of Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:15:02 UTC.
This shift in institutional investment patterns reflects changing strategies in Bitcoin ETF markets, potentially impacting liquidity and price dynamics. The entry of sovereign funds suggests growing mainstream acceptance of crypto investments.
- Hedge funds and banks reduced BTC ETF exposure by 68,000 BTC as cash-and-carry trades declined.
- Sovereign wealth funds and wealth platforms increased their Bitcoin ETF positions.
- Solana's blockchain hosts $2.82B in tokenized funds, indicating institutional blockchain adoption.
- Bitcoin's price remains stable despite the institutional reshuffle.
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A recent report by Galaxy Research, cited by Decrypt, indicates that nine hedge funds and banks have reduced their 
Bitcoin ETF exposure by 68,000 BTC. This reduction coincides with the decline of the cash-and-carry trade, suggesting a shift in institutional strategies.
In contrast, sovereign wealth funds and wealth platforms have been increasing their positions in Bitcoin ETFs, according to the same report. This indicates a potential shift in the composition of institutional investors in the crypto market.
Coinfomania adds that 
Solana's blockchain is gaining traction among institutional investors, now hosting $2.82B in tokenized funds. This highlights the growing adoption of blockchain solutions by traditional financial institutions.
The data from DeFiLlama shows that Galaxy's total value locked (TVL) is $121.76M, marking a 2.7% decrease over the past week. This suggests that while some institutional interest is shifting towards Bitcoin ETFs, other sectors of the crypto market may be experiencing outflows.
In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.77T, with Bitcoin trading at $80,739, showing a slight 24-hour decline of 0.26%. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment. Solana is also down 0.95% in the last 24 hours, trading at $100.93.
Since this brief published about 27 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹76,94,115.85$80,739.00 to ₹76,95,545.30$80,754.00 — +0.02%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
Will Bitcoin reach $82,500 in October?
Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹12.90M 24h volume, resolves Nov 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Oct 29 18:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.28M (about $80,754.00), down 0.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 29, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Institutional Shift: Hedge Funds Exit Bitcoin ETFs as Sovere — questions & answers
Why did hedge funds reduce their Bitcoin ETF exposure?
The reduction coincides with the decline of the cash-and-carry trade, suggesting a strategic shift in response to changing market conditions.
What is the significance of sovereign wealth funds entering the Bitcoin ETF market?
The entry of sovereign wealth funds indicates growing mainstream acceptance of crypto investments and could contribute to increased market stability.
How does Solana's growth in tokenized funds relate to the Bitcoin ETF trend?
Solana's growth in tokenized funds reflects broader institutional adoption of blockchain solutions, suggesting a diversified approach to crypto investments beyond Bitcoin.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.28M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $80,754.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Decrypt. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.