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Vanguard Holds Over 20M Strategy Shares Despite Bitcoin Skepticism

July 15, 2025 0

Despite its well-documented skepticism toward cryptocurrencies, asset management titan Vanguard now finds itself heavily exposed to Bitcoin — albeit unintentionally. Through the passive mechanics of its index-based funds, the firm has become a major institutional backer of a company deeply tied to Bitcoin holdings. How Vanguard Became a Top Shareholder in Strategy Vanguard, which oversees an enormous $10.4 trillion in …