TLDR
- Ark Invest purchased 364,044 additional Bullish shares, worth $11.6 million, on Wednesday.
- This marks the tenth consecutive day that Ark Invest has increased its position in Bullish.
- Bullish shares have recovered 28.3% after hitting a low of $24.90 on February 9.
- Ark Invest adheres to a strategy that ensures no individual holding exceeds 10% of a fund’s portfolio.
- Ark also bought 75,559 shares of Circle, worth approximately $4.4 million.
- Despite a 30% drop in Circle’s stock over the past month, Ark continues to show confidence in the crypto sector.
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has continued its buying spree of shares in Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish. On Wednesday, the firm purchased an additional 364,044 Bullish shares across three of its exchange-traded funds. This latest move, worth $11.6 million based on Wednesday’s closing price, marks the tenth consecutive day that Ark has expanded its position in the exchange.
Bullish, which reached its lowest closing price of $24.90 on February 9, has since seen a recovery of 28.3%. It closed Wednesday at $31.88, though it saw a slight dip of 0.5% for the day. Ark’s ongoing investment strategy demonstrates the firm’s strong belief in the crypto exchange’s potential for long-term growth.
Ark Invest’s Strategy Behind Bullish Purchases
Ark Invest’s strategy involves purchasing shares with careful attention to portfolio diversification. No individual holding is allowed to exceed 10% of a fund’s portfolio. This ensures Ark maintains balanced exposure to various assets, including its growing position in Bullish.
As the value of Bullish shares increases, Ark is likely to continue rebalancing its portfolios to stay within the 10% limit. This approach highlights Ark’s dedication to its investment philosophy, even with volatile assets like crypto. Ark sees potential in Bullish, which is supported by the fact that it has been adding shares consistently for over a week.
Circle Also Sees Ark Invest’s Support
In addition to Bullish, Ark Invest also increased its holdings in Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. Ark bought 75,559 Circle shares, valued at roughly $4.4 million. Circle’s stock experienced a 3.2% drop on Wednesday, closing at $57.86.
Despite a 30% drop over the past month, Circle saw a rise of 7.8% over the past five days. Ark’s purchases in both Bullish and Circle reflect its confidence in the broader crypto ecosystem. As one of the few firms publicly expanding its crypto investments during a market downturn, Ark’s actions suggest it sees long-term value in these assets.
The day also saw major equity indexes decline slightly, with the Dow Jones falling by 0.1% and the Nasdaq down by 0.2%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin gained 0.2% in the last 24 hours, reaching a price of $67,143. Ether also saw an increase of 0.9%, closing at $1,968.
The continuation of Ark Invest’s crypto-related purchases points to the firm’s continued interest in this volatile sector. With consistent investments in companies like Bullish and Circle, Ark’s strategy remains focused on long-term growth within the cryptocurrency space.




