Vanguard Becomes Largest Stratis Shareholder Despite Bitcoin Skepticism

14 July, 2025, 06:30 PM

Vanguard Group, managing over $10 trillion in assets, has emerged as the largest shareholder of Stratis. This is noteworthy considering Vanguard's public stance on Bitcoin as an immature asset class, generally unsuitable for long-term investment strategies. According to a Bloomberg report, Vanguard's increased stake in Stratis occurred even while maintaining reservations about cryptocurrencies directly. As of July 13th, Stratis holds a significant 601,550 BTC, acquired at an average price of $71,268 per Bitcoin. This large Bitcoin holding, combined with Vanguard's substantial shareholding in Stratis, creates an interesting dynamic in the crypto investment landscape. This move highlights the growing institutional interest in companies exposed to Bitcoin, even from firms hesitant to directly invest in the digital asset itself. The investment suggests indirect exposure to Bitcoin might be a more palatable route for some institutional investors. ```