Bank of New York Mellon Corp Acquires 8.8% Stake in WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW)

On April 28, 2026, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a significant new ownership stake in the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW). The filing indicates that as of March 31, 2026, the reporting person beneficially owns 179,758 shares, representing an 8.8% ownership interest in the fund. This position was established through various fiduciary capacities by the corporation and its subsidiaries, including BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, MBC Investments Corp, and Newton Investment Management North America, LLC. Notably, the WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund is identified as an entity holding more than five percent of the total outstanding shares of the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund through these fiduciary arrangements. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This represents a substantial increase from a previously reported 0.0% position.