Avenir Group Leads Bitcoin ETF Investment, $5.99 Billion Position Ranks Top in Asia, Global TOP10

By: blockbeats|2025/02/20 11:00:03
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Avenir Group, a cutting-edge investment group based in Hong Kong, continues to solidify its leadership position in the cryptocurrency market. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, Avenir Group's investment in a Bitcoin ETF has reached $599 million, establishing itself as the largest Bitcoin ETF holder in Asia.

Avenir Group Leads Bitcoin ETF Investment, .99 Billion Position Ranks Top in Asia, Global TOP10


(Image: Avenir Group held a total of 11.29 million shares valued at approximately $599 million in IBIT in Q4 2024)

Avenir Group Continues to Strengthen its Leadership Position in Cryptocurrency Investments

According to the latest disclosure in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 13-F Institutional Holdings Report, Avenir Group's Bitcoin ETF holdings have seen significant growth. As of December 31, 2024, Avenir Group owned 11.29 million shares of the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with a market value of approximately $599 million. This data highlights Avenir Group's strong confidence in the long-term development of the crypto market, further solidifying its leadership position in the cryptocurrency investment field.

Institutional Investors Increasing Bitcoin ETF Investments, Accelerating Cryptocurrency Mainstream Adoption

The latest SEC 13F report shows a continued rise in institutional investors' interest in Bitcoin ETFs. According to K33 Research data, as of the fourth quarter of 2024, institutional investors' managed assets in physical Bitcoin ETFs accounted for 25.4%, totaling $26.8 billion. In the fourth quarter of 2024, several institutions made significant increases in holdings, including investment firms, hedge funds, banks, and pension funds, among various institutional investors.

Originating from Mr. Li Lin's family office, Avenir Group has gradually transformed into an investment group focused on financial innovation and cutting-edge technology. The group encompasses a subsidiary brand, DeepTrading, specializing in high-frequency trading, and the Avenir Foundation, a public fund focusing on technology education and innovation. With profound industry insights, outstanding investment performance, unique data models, and risk management systems, Avenir Group continues to pioneer in multi-asset and multi-strategy investments, maintaining a leading position in Web3 and cryptocurrency investments. The group firmly believes that the integration of the crypto market with traditional financial assets and the close alignment of financial innovation and new technologies will redefine the global market. Based on this trend, the group will strategically position itself around compliance, globalization, and drive long-term sustainable development in the industry.

Empowering Global Crypto Market Innovation through Capital and Technology

While continuing to increase its Bitcoin ETF investments, Avenir Group has also taken a series of strategic initiatives to drive industry development in the crypto market. In September 2024, Avenir Group launched a $5 billion "Excellence Partner Program" to establish strategic partnerships with top global crypto quant trading teams, empowering high-performance teams to tackle key challenges in the crypto market through advanced technology. This initiative not only demonstrates Avenir Group's strong confidence in the global crypto market but also showcases its commitment to building a technology-driven, efficiently operated trading ecosystem.

About Avenir Group

Avenir Group, founded by Mr. Li Lin, derives its name from the French meaning "bright future." It is a forward-looking investment group with a global perspective, focusing on investments in financial innovation and cutting-edge technology, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. With deep industry insights, outstanding performance, and in-house developed data models and risk management systems, Avenir Group has always been at the forefront in the Web3 and crypto asset fields. The group owns the subsidiary brand DeepTrading, focusing on high-frequency trading in the crypto market, and operates the Avenir Foundation charity fund, dedicated to supporting tech education and innovation.

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