Jane Street slashes Bitcoin ETF holdings, adds Ether funds in Q1 2026
Jane Street slashed Bitcoin ETF holdings by 60-71% in Q1 2026, cutting positions in IBIT and FBTC worth $340 million combined, while pivoting to add $82 million in Ether ETF exposure. The market maker also trimmed its Strategy stake by 78% but increased positions in Coinbase, Riot Platforms, and Galaxy Digital, signaling selective crypto positioning amid institutional Ether fund buying momentum.
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The 2020 signal returns: Why the copper-to-gold breakout could point to bitcoin breakout
The copper-to-gold ratio has broken above its 200-day moving average for the first time since September 2020, a historical signal preceding major bitcoin rallies. The ratio, currently at 0.00142, typically leads bitcoin by weeks to months, suggesting the current crypto bull run may still be early. Copper's strength signals rising risk appetite and economic momentum, potentially pointing to sustained bitcoin gains ahead.
