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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?

questions

    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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