February 12 News, in 2026, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has once again taken action by continuously increasing its holdings in crypto-related assets through multiple ETFs. According to the latest disclosures, the firm bought a total of 364,044 shares of Bullish stock on Wednesday, worth approximately $11.6 million based on the closing price that day. This marks Ark Invest’s tenth consecutive trading day of increasing its position in this cryptocurrency platform supported by Peter Thiel, indicating a long-term bullish outlook on digital asset infrastructure.
Bullish stock previously rebounded after hitting a low of $24.90 on February 9, and has risen a total of 28.3% over the past five trading days. On Wednesday, the stock closed at $31.88, down slightly by 0.5% intraday, but the overall trend has clearly stabilized. Ark’s continued accumulation is seen as a vote of confidence in its business model and industry prospects.
On the same day, Ark Invest also increased its holdings of 75,559 shares of Circle, with a market value of about $4.4 million. The company is the issuer of the stablecoin USDC, and its stock price fell 3.2% to $57.86 that day. Despite a 7.8% increase over the past five days, it has still declined about 30% over the past month, with high volatility remaining.
On the macro level, the US stock market performed modestly that day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down slightly by 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite down 0.2%, and the S&P 500 roughly flat. The digital asset market remained relatively stable, with Bitcoin rising slightly by 0.2% over 24 hours to $67,143, and Ethereum up 0.9% to $1,968.
Industry analysts believe that Ark Invest’s ongoing positioning reflects its long-term view of the value of crypto financial infrastructure. During periods of market sentiment fluctuation and valuation corrections, the firm’s steadfast stance may provide important support for related sectors.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Tokenized Stock Transfers Hit Record $2.87 Billion in March as Ondo Tops $2 Billion
Tokenized stock transfers reached a record $2.87 billion in March, driven largely by Ondo's $2 billion contribution. The number of tokenized stock holders surpassed 200,000, indicating a growing and maturing market.
CryptoNewsFlash28m ago
Eightco Holdings reports a $326 million stake, making it the largest listed-company holder of WLD
Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings has disclosed its asset holdings, including 277,222,975 Worldcoin, 11,068 ETH, a $90 million investment in OpenAI, a $25 million investment in Beast Industries, and $109 million in cash and stablecoins. Its total holdings are about $326 million, making it the publicly traded company with the largest holdings in the Worldcoin ecosystem.
GateNews1h ago
Surges to become the world’s No. 3 largest Bitcoin company—whale! Metaplanet invests an additional $400 million to ramp up purchases and accumulate more.
Tokyo-listed company Metaplanet increased its holdings by 5,075 bitcoins with approximately $405 million in Q1 2026, bringing its total holdings to 40,177 bitcoins, making it the world’s third-largest bitcoin company. The company generated about $18.6 million in revenue through its bitcoin earnings business, plans to hold 210,000 bitcoins by 2027, and is driving a digital asset strategy.
区块客1h ago
Metaplanet jumps to become the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, snapping up 5,075 BTC at once for $405 million
Metaplanet in Japan bought 5,075 bitcoins for about $405 million, with total holdings reaching 40,177 BTC, making it the world’s third-largest corporate bitcoin holder. CEO Simon Gerovich plans to hold 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026; he has already achieved about 40% of the target. This move reflects that the trend of corporations stockpiling coins is expanding beyond companies in the United States.
動區BlockTempo1h ago
BlackRock transferred 1,360 BTC and 15,103 ETH to a certain CEX, totaling approximately $121 million in value
Gate News message. On April 2, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a BlackRock address transferred 1,360 BTC to a certain CEX, worth approximately $90.28 million, and also transferred 15,103 ETH, worth approximately $30.82 million. The total value of the two transfers was approximately $121 million.
GateNews2h ago
As the Bitcoin holding craze cools off, multiple companies and governments are carrying out large-scale sell-offs of their BTC reserves
Bitcoin’s hot-holdings trend is cooling off, as multiple companies and governments sell off their reserves, causing market volatility to increase. Companies such as Empery Digital and Genius Group have already cleared their bitcoin reserves, while Riot Platforms continues to reduce its holdings. Despite worries raised by the selloffs, the public vault still holds a large amount of bitcoin. The current bitcoin price is about $66,500, and market sentiment remains weak.
GateNews2h ago
