Bitcoin ETFs Added To Michigan State Pension Fund With $6.6 Million Allocation
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2023 has opened the floodgates for significant institutional investment in the newly approved market. However, US states are also rushing to capitalize on the success of these ETFs by allocating a portion of their pension funds to reap profits and diversify their investments. Wisconsin, Jersey City, Michigan Allocate Millions To Bitcoin ETFs The first state to take the plunge was Wisconsin, which in May 2023 allocated approximately $98.6 million, or 2% of its pension fund, to BlackRock’s....
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