GRAYSCALE BITCOIN TRUST BTC (GBTC) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
GRAYSCALE BITCOIN TRUST BTC (GBTC). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q2 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Susquehanna International Group, Llp, Citadel Advisors Llc, Jane Street Group, Llc, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd, and Ridgepath Capital Management Llc.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Wealth Concepts Llc | Sell | -1,111 | -3.3% | 32,673 | $1.49M | Q2 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Buy | +314,985 | — | 314,985 | $14.34M | Q2 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Corient Private Wealth Llc | Sell | -7,059 | -16.7% | 35,291 | $1.61M | Q2 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Ridgepath Capital Management Llc | Sell | -45,300 | -90.0% | 5,024 | $228.69K | Q2 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Buy | +2,552 | +3.5% | 76,284 | $3.47M | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, Llc | Sell | -1,477 | -21.9% | 5,255 | $239.21K | Q2 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Beacon Pointe Advisors, Llc | Buy | +2,250 | +6.2% | 38,462 | $1.75M | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Jdm Financial Group Llc | Buy | +1,183 | — | 1,183 | $53.85K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Copia Wealth Management | Buy | +715 | +5.2% | 14,531 | $661.45K | Q2 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Centaurus Financial, Inc. | Buy | +1,071 | +11.3% | 10,556 | $481.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | Sell | -988 | -10.4% | 8,467 | $385.42K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Strive Financial Group ,Llc | Buy | +329 | — | 329 | $14.98K | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| United Capital Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +145 | +0.5% | 31,996 | $1.46M | Q2 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna International Group, Llp | Sell | -331,126 | -81.4% | 75,774 | $3.45M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jane Street Group, Llc | Buy | +76,391 | +28.9% | 340,363 | $15.49M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | Sell | -54,834 | -51.5% | 51,618 | $2.35M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Beck Capital Management, Llc | Sell | -22,975 | -50.4% | 22,643 | $1.03M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Laird Norton Wetherby Trust Company, Llc | Buy | +21,960 | — | 21,960 | $999.62K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Larson Financial Group Llc | Buy | +16,453 | +18.1% | 107,435 | $4.89M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Cresset Asset Management, Llc | Sell | -12,496 | -5.1% | 231,216 | $10.52M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -11,991 | -14.4% | 71,319 | $3.25M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Flow Traders U.S. Llc | Buy | +9,344 | — | 9,344 | $425.00K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Group One Trading Llc | Buy | +9,166 | +328.5% | 11,956 | $544.24K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Waverly Advisors, Llc | Sell | -8,514 | -25.2% | 25,318 | $1.15M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +8,485 | +10.5% | 89,673 | $4.08M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Headinvest, Llc | Sell | -8,000 | -64.0% | 4,500 | $204.84K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Foundations Investment Advisors, Llc | Sell | -7,893 | -6.1% | 121,134 | $5.51M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Insigneo Advisory Services, Llc | Buy | +7,510 | +136.1% | 13,028 | $593.03K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. | Sell | -6,949 | -26.2% | 19,551 | $889.96K | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Cerity Partners Llc | Sell | -6,315 | -13.7% | 39,929 | $1.82M | Q2 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about GBTC activity
Which institutional owners are buying GBTC?
Institutional owners buying GBTC include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in GBTC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in GBTC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to GRAYSCALE BITCOIN TRUST BTC (GBTC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in GBTC increasing?
Institutional interest in GBTC can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.