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Italy’s largest bank loads up on Bitcoin ETFs as crypto exposure tops $200M
May 16, 2026
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by Nellius Irene
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Intesa Sanpaolo increased exposure to Bitcoin-linked investment products to over $200 million as of Q1 2026, taking major positions in several U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and an options position tied to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust. The bank's move signals accelerating institutional adoption and could support ETF flows, market liquidity and broader crypto investor confidence.
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Italy’s biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has sharply increased exposure to Bitcoin-linked investment products, with its total crypto-related holdings exceeding $200 million as of the first quarter of 2026. New filings show the bank also made major bets on a few U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and on its options position tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. ...
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