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The head of Goldman Sachs, the world’s largest investment bank, has publicly disclosed for the first time that he personally holds Bitcoin (BTC). This confirms that Wall Street’s once skeptical stance toward digital assets has fully shifted toward tangible investment and acceptance.
According to U.S. economic media outlet Decrypt on Feb. 18 (local time), Goldman Sachs Chairman David Solomon revealed his position on Bitcoin while attending the World Liberty Forum held at Mar-a-Lago, the residence of U.S. President Donald Trump. Solomon indicated that digital assets could function as part of an asset allocation strategy, leading a shift in market sentiment among prominent Wall Street figures gathered at the event.
During a forum session, when asked whether he personally owns Bitcoin, Solomon responded, “I own a very small amount of Bitcoin.” This move represents a step beyond his previously conservative stance, which did not recognize Bitcoin as a store of value, demonstrating that he is now testing its viability as an asset on a personal level. He added that he is closely watching the technological innovations and institutional adoption emerging as digital assets integrate with the traditional financial system.
Beyond personal holdings, Goldman Sachs is also expanding its Bitcoin exposure at the institutional level. According to recent disclosures, the firm holds hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of spot Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock’s IBIT. As institutional capital inflows accelerated starting in the first quarter of 2026, Goldman Sachs is redefining Bitcoin not as a mere speculative asset but as a financial product with strategic value.
The pro-crypto policy stance of President Trump’s administration is serving as a powerful driver behind this transformation. The gathering of Wall Street leaders, including Solomon, at Mar-a-Lago reflects high expectations for forthcoming changes in the U.S.-centered regulatory environment for digital assets and a strengthening of fintech dominance. With technological advancements in the XRP Ledger and the expansion of the stablecoin ecosystem, the boundary between traditional finance and decentralized protocols is becoming increasingly blurred.
The Goldman Sachs chairman’s admission signals that the digital asset market has entered a stage of maturity alongside Bitcoin’s shift into a new volatility regime. The tangible participation of financial leaders who move massive capital is expected to restore public confidence and serve as a decisive psychological support level for additional institutional inflows. As digital assets become entrenched in the mainstream of the global financial ecosystem, Wall Street’s investment landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation.
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