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Intesa Sanpaolo Discloses Nearly $100 Million in U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Pairs Position With Major MicroStrategy Put

The filing shows shared decision authority with affiliates, leaving whether the exposure is proprietary or client-managed unresolved.

Overview

  • The bank’s Q4 2025 Form 13F reports roughly $96 million in U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs filed for positions as of December 31, 2025.
  • The largest ETF stakes are $72.6 million in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and $23.4 million in the iShares Bitcoin Trust.
  • A sizable put option tied to MicroStrategy worth about $184.6 million could benefit if the stock moves closer to the value of its bitcoin holdings.
  • Additional crypto-linked exposure includes about $4.3 million in the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF and minor equity stakes such as roughly $4.4 million in Circle plus positions in Coinbase and Robinhood.
  • The 13F uses the DFND shared-decision designation, and coverage frames the disclosure as part of a broader European shift toward regulated crypto products.