The State of Michigan Retirement System holds $6.6 million in 21Shares’ ARKB ETF
The State of Michigan Retirement System has allocated $6.6 million towards its investment in ARKB, a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund operated by 21Shares. The investment constitutes approximately 0.004% of the $143 billion held by the state in its pension fund. It reflects the increasing exposure and acceptance of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. In January 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin ETFs to be traded.