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Cathie Wood's Big Bet on Block and Bitcoin
USAWed Aug 13 2025
Block: A Major Bet Despite Earnings Miss
- Investment: $19.2 million in Block (Cash App and Bitcoin services)
- Why? Cash App's strong performance caught Ark's attention, despite Block's earnings falling short of expectations.
Bitcoin's Record Highs Fuel Interest
- Bitcoin Price: Trading near $118,999, close to its all-time high.
- Impact: Ark's increased interest in Block likely tied to Bitcoin's surge.
Shopify: Taking Profits
- Action: Sold $10.3 million in Shopify shares.
- Growth: Shopify's sales up 31% year-over-year.
- Trend: Ark has been selling Shopify shares for two weeks, totaling $18.4 million.
Other Moves: Diversifying the Portfolio
- Buys: Personalis, Compass Pathways.
- Sells: Guardant Health, CRISPR Therapeutics.
Shopify's Stock Surge
- Performance: Up 18.2% in just five days.
- Question: Is Ark seeing something others don't, or cashing in on gains?
Bitcoin's Volatility: A High-Stakes Bet
- Peak: Nearly $123,321 before a slight drop.
- Future: Will Ark's big bet on Block pay off?
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Is Cathie Wood's investment strategy based on a magic 8-ball or just really good intuition?
How does Block Inc.'s recent earnings report compare to its competitors in the fintech industry?
Is there a hidden agenda behind Ark Invest's decision to sell Shopify shares despite its strong performance?
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