In a significant move, Ark Invest has sold off 13,780 Coinbase shares worth about $3.9 million from its Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF).
This decision comes on the heels of a 10% drop in Coinbase’s stock following hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve. This comes after the investment firm invested over $2.2 million in Coinbase’s shares in October.
Rebalancing Strategy: A Reflection of Ark Invest’s Principles
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, is known for adjusting its portfolio based on market conditions.
In September, the firm offloaded $2.8 million worth of its spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded (ETF) ARKB, marking one of its largest sales. Ark’s strategy focuses on investing in innovative companies while spreading risk across different assets.
This is seen in its Fintech Innovation ETF, where Coinbase makes up 9.9%, the second-largest holding after Spotify. Despite reducing its Coinbase stake, Ark still holds about $110 million in shares. This shows its ongoing confidence in the company while maintaining a balanced portfolio.
Even though Coinbase is a large part of the fund, Ark Invest works to balance its portfolio, ensuring no single investment becomes too dominant. This helps the fund stay stable in the long run, whether Coinbase’s stock goes up or down.
Market Volatility and Fed Remarks
Coinbase’s stock closed at $279.86 on Wednesday, marking a 10.2% drop. This decline came after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a speech that unexpectedly shifted the market’s outlook.
While the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut was expected, Powell’s comments raised concerns by reducing the number of rate cuts for 2025 from four to two. This caused Coinbase and other tech stocks, including crypto ones, to drop.
As per market data, Bitcoin (BTC), which had surged after the rate cut, fell sharply from over $108,000 to below $100,000 before recovering to around $100,663. This volatility highlights the impact of traditional financial policies on the crypto market.
Impact on the Broader Crypto Landscape
Despite the bearish sentiment, crypto Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have continued to see inflows. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $275.3 million in new funds, and Ethereum ETFs saw steady inflows.
This shows that interest in crypto continues to grow, even as traditional markets respond to the Fed’s tighter policies.
As the Fed continues to navigate inflation and market expectations, Ark Invest will adjust its strategies to ensure its portfolios stay diversified and strong. Whether Coinbase’s stock rises or falls, Ark’s flexibility and smart approach will possibly help it stay a leader in innovation funds.
