Cryptocurrencies are undergoing a significant transformation, happening right before our eyes. They have moved far beyond their underground beginnings to become a topic of discussion in corporate boardrooms. The largest asset managers globally are now entering the crypto space, with major financial corporations and the United States, the world’s largest economy, being involved for some time. Crypto has become a mainstream topic of interest and investment.
Goldman Sachs and Crypto Assets
Recently published 13F filings have revealed intriguing details about Goldman Sachs’ involvement in crypto assets. Those familiar with COINTURK may recall discussions about the ETF approval process and the significance of these filings. These documents, released quarterly, disclose the assets that companies hold on behalf of their clients, enabling investors and analysts to understand investment trends.
Publicly released documents available through the SEC‘s system have become increasingly important for crypto assets following ETF approvals. They provide insights into financial companies’ and their clients’ approaches to cryptocurrencies from one quarter to the next.
According to today’s filings, Goldman Sachs holds $1.4 billion in IBIT and $250 million in FBTC ETFs, the former issued by BlackRock and the latter by Fidelity, both Spot BTC ETFs. This represents substantial involvement in these financial products.
Considering the cryptocurrency decline in January, February, and March, the changes from the previous quarter are noteworthy. Data shows increases in holdings from December to March, indicating that Goldman clients purchased more BTC ETFs during this period, positioning the firm as the largest IBIT investor globally.
Trump and Tariff Announcements
In a separate development, Trump made important comments about tariffs while addressing journalists. His statements included key points likely to influence market expectations, especially regarding the weekend’s events.
Trump elaborated on potential exemptions to the base 10% tariff rate and hinted at imminent trade agreements. He expressed optimism about fair dealings with China, highlighting respect for President Xi and indicating multiple trade deals on the horizon.
As the weekend approaches, Bitcoin 
$110,917 is trading above $103,000. Bloomberg reports advancement in trade negotiations involving 20 countries, including Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea, further boosting market sentiment.
