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Jane Street reports $15B July loss and $1B Bitcoin ETF position
Jane Street, a major quantitative trading firm and market maker, reported a significant monthly loss of approximately $15 billion in July 2026. This marks the firm's first negative month since 2016. The losses were primarily attributed to exposure to Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund managed by Leopold Aschenbrenner, as well as unsuccessful bets in Asian equity markets.
Despite this setback, the firm's year-to-date net trading revenue through July has already exceeded $40 billion, surpassing its total 2025 revenue of $39.6 billion. In response to the loss, Jane Street is reportedly executing a debt restructuring process, including a private debt transaction of up to $15 billion led by JPMorgan, to reduce financial visibility.
Simultaneously, regulatory filings with the SEC reveal that Jane Street holds a substantial position in spot Bitcoin ETFs. As of June 30, 2026, the firm reported holding over $1 billion in Bitcoin ETF shares. The majority of this exposure, approximately $828 million, is concentrated in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with the remainder spread across Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust. This position represents a significant rebound from the first quarter of 2026, during which the firm had reduced its IBIT holdings by approximately 71%.
Entities
BlackRock · Fidelity · JPMorgan · Jane Street · Leopold Aschenbrenner · Pimco · SEC · Situational Awareness · iShares Bitcoin Trust
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The July losses were attributed to exposure to the AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness and bets in Asian equity markets. cryptoast.fr · www.it-boltwise.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jane Street's IBIT position increased from approximately $225 million at the end of March to over $800 million by June 30. bitcoinethereumnews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Jane Street held over $1 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF shares as of June 30, 2026. bitcoinethereumnews.com · blockonomi.com · www.cryptopolitan.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounted for approximately $828 million of Jane Street's ETF holdings. bitcoinethereumnews.com · blockonomi.com · www.cryptopolitan.com · journalducoin.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jane Street added approximately $630 million in Bitcoin ETFs during the second quarter of 2026. ambcrypto.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jane Street reported a loss of approximately $15 billion in July, its first negative month since 2016. cryptoast.fr · www.it-boltwise.de