Paul Tudor Jones increases investment in Bitcoin ETF IBIT, shifting from options to direct holdings.

Aug 17, 2026, 2:17 PM ETMarketRead the original at benzinga.com

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Paul Tudor Jones increased his position in IBIT by 18.9%, indicating a strategic shift towards direct ownership of Bitcoin exposure.

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Paul Tudor Jones’ Tudor Investment bumped its IBIT stake 18.9% in Q2 and cut call-option exposure dramatically, shifting to direct ETF shares. That signals a cleaner, more durable Bitcoin position from a high-profile macro manager.

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