Institutional Crypto Surge
Beaird Harris significantly increases Bitcoin ETF holdings, alongside other firms boosting crypto exposure.
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The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) is described as a passively managed fund that “mostly invests in long btc, short usd currency,” aiming to track the performance of spot Bitcoin.
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Other investors’ BITB activity included unusually large percentage increases: Financial Management Professionals Inc. reportedly raised its BITB stake by 1,393.9% (to 101,484 shares), while Wealthstar Advisors LLC increased by 215.9% (to 22,240 shares) and Balance Wealth LLC increased by 65.0% (to 57,308 shares).
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In DFNM, Waterford Advisors LLC bought a new position during the fourth quarter valued at about $23.838 million—one of the largest non-Beaird additions cited for the ETF.
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Market-performance context for BITB was also provided: the article cited BITB opening at $34.13 and trading within a 1-year range of $32.10 (low) to $68.74 (high), alongside a 50-day simple moving average of $39.85 and a 200-day simple moving average of $41.93.
Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC added 122,276 shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) in the fourth quarter of 2025, boosting its stake by 18.9% to 768,789 shares worth about $36.6 million. The Dallas-based firm's move signals growing confidence among mid-sized wealth managers in spot Bitcoin as a mainstream portfolio holding.
The purchase brings BITB to roughly 2.5% of Beaird Harris's total portfolio. At the same time, the firm leaned harder into short-duration fixed income, making the Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF its single largest holding at 10.6% of assets — worth about $153.7 million.
Bitcoin ETF Stake Grows as Rivals Rush In Too
Beaird Harris is not alone in piling into BITB. According to Ticker Report, Financial Management Professionals Inc. raised its BITB stake by a staggering 1,393.9%, bringing its total to 101,484 shares. Wealthstar Advisors LLC increased its position by 215.9% to 22,240 shares. Balance Wealth LLC added shares too, climbing 65.0% to 57,308 shares total.
These large percentage jumps suggest smaller firms are moving from tiny test positions into real allocations. BITB is a passively managed fund that tracks the price of spot Bitcoin. It trades on NYSE Arca and uses BNY Mellon for custody. The fund opened recently at $34.13, well below its 52-week high of $68.74 but above its low of $32.10.
Fixed Income Becomes the Firm's Biggest Bet
While Bitcoin grabs headlines, Beaird Harris made its largest commitment in fixed income. The firm added 248,048 shares of the Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF (DFSD), bringing its total to 3,204,807 shares worth about $153.7 million. That makes DFSD its top holding by a wide margin. Short-duration funds are less sensitive to interest rate swings than longer-term bond funds.
The firm also added 11,530 shares to its Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF (DFNM) stake, reaching 847,860 shares worth about $40.8 million — about 2.8% of the portfolio. Meanwhile, Ticker Report noted that Waterford Advisors LLC opened a brand-new DFNM position worth about $23.8 million in the same quarter, one of the largest new entries into that fund.
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The mix of crypto and short-duration bonds looks deliberate. Owning BITB alongside heavy fixed income is a classic
What These Filings Reveal About Institutional Crypto Adoption
Beaird Harris filed its Q4 2025 Form 13F in February 2026. These quarterly reports are required for firms managing over $100 million. They give a snapshot of holdings as of December 31. The filings show a clear pattern: wealth managers that once avoided Bitcoin are now treating it like any other ETF. According to Watchlist News, BITB's 50-day moving average sits at $39.85, while its 200-day average is $41.93 — both well above current prices near $34.
That gap between current price and moving averages may actually encourage more buying. Some institutional investors see dips below long-term averages as entry points. With BITB down nearly 50% from its 52-week high of $68.74, firms adding shares now are betting on a recovery — while keeping the bulk of their portfolios anchored in stable, low-cost fixed income from managers like Dimensional Fund Advisors.
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