Vanguard Bitcoin Exposure: Bullish Massive $7.5M Surge Now

Vanguard, the $13 trillion asset manager known for caution on crypto, has gained fresh indirect Bitcoin exposure through passive funds. Its FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) disclosed a first-ever position in Metaplanet, Japan’s Bitcoin treasury leader, holding 4.5 million shares worth about $7.5 million. Flagged on October 26 by Bitcoin Treasuries, the move shows how even conservative index products now channel mainstream capital into the Bitcoin economy without holding Bitcoin directly. VSS tracks the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index and manages about $11.34 billion.