Trending Now - Jane Street Reduces Bitcoin ETF Stake, Boosts Ether Investments

WHO:

NewsBTC - Jane Street, a major trading firm.

Cointelegraph - Jane Street.

WHAT:

NewsBTC - Jane Street reduced its Bitcoin ETF exposure by approximately 71% in BlackRock’s IBIT and about 60% in Fidelity’s FBTC during the first quarter of 2026.

Cointelegraph - Jane Street added at least $82 million in Ether ETF exposure.

NewsBTC - Parker White, COO and CIO of DeFi Development Corp, stated that Jane Street's reduction in Bitcoin ETF holdings may help clarify questions surrounding a significant trading dislocation on February 5, when Bitcoin experienced an 18% price drop.

NewsBTC - Jeff Park noted that Jane Street's actions suggest that "price discovery is back on the menu."

WHERE:

NewsBTC - The actions pertain to Jane Street's holdings in Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which are associated with BlackRock and Fidelity.

WHEN:

NewsBTC - The reductions in Bitcoin ETF holdings occurred in the first quarter of 2026.

NewsBTC - The significant trading dislocation referenced by Parker White occurred on February 5.

WHY:

NewsBTC - The reduction in Bitcoin ETF holdings may alleviate pressure on Bitcoin's price, as speculated by market analysts.

HOW:

NewsBTC - The 13F filings revealed the extent of Jane Street's holdings and reductions in Bitcoin ETFs, although they do not provide a complete view of derivatives exposure or trading strategies.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 09:47 UTC)

Jane Street, a major trading firm, has significantly reduced its Bitcoin ETF exposure by approximately 71% in BlackRock’s IBIT and about 60% in Fidelity’s FBTC during the first quarter of 2026, while also adding at least $82 million in Ether ETF exposure. Parker White, COO and CIO of DeFi Development Corp, indicated that this reduction might clarify questions surrounding a notable trading dislocation that occurred on February 5, when Bitcoin saw an 18% price drop. Analysts speculate that Jane Street's actions could alleviate pressure on Bitcoin's price, suggesting that "price discovery is back on the menu."