– Norway’s $1.7T NBIM boosted indirect Bitcoin exposure by 83% in Q2 2025 via stakes in BTC-holding firms like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.
– Institutional investors globally, including Wisconsin and Kazakhstan’s funds, adopt similar indirect strategies to navigate regulatory constraints.
– Year-over-year exposure surged 192%, reflecting Bitcoin’s growing acceptance as a strategic asset class among major institutions like Goldman Sachs and Harvard.
– The shift enhances market liquidity and diversification, with analysts noting Bitcoin’s role in hedging inflation and managing economic uncertainty.
– NBIM’s cautious approach highlights institutional confidence in digital assets while maintaining prudent risk management frameworks.