In Q2 2025, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) increased its Bitcoin investment by 83% through the acquisition of shares in Strategy, reflecting growing institutional interest in the asset.
Increase in Norges Bank's Exposure
Norges Bank Investment Management, the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, boosted its exposure to Bitcoin by 83% in Q2 2025. This was primarily achieved through increased stakes in Strategy shares, emphasizing indirect investments in the cryptocurrency.
Conservative Strategy among Institutional Investors
Despite the increase in holdings, Bitcoin remains in the Norges Bank portfolio through equities, indicating a preference among sovereign funds for investing in cryptocurrency via stocks rather than directly. This reflects a more cautious approach by institutional players amid crypto market volatility.
Current Market Condition for Bitcoin
Currently, Bitcoin trades at $117,341.94 with a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion and a dominance of 58.86%. Over the past 90 days, Bitcoin's price has increased by 11.38%.
Norges Bank's increased investments in Bitcoin highlight rising institutional interest in the asset, despite a cautious approach towards direct holdings.
