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Stocks•5 June 2026•
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Invesco Boosts Stake in Bitcoin Miner Canaan Inc to 15%

Key Facts

1Invesco Ltd reported beneficial ownership of 632.7 million American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of Canaan Inc.
2Invesco's stake represents 15.0% of the class, with the Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain UCITS ETF holding 10.02%.

Amid growing institutional interest in digital asset infrastructure, Invesco Ltd has disclosed a significant increase in its position in Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan Inc. According to reports, Invesco now holds beneficial ownership of 632.7 million American Depository Receipts (ADRs), representing 15.0% of the company's total shares. This accumulation is largely driven by the Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain UCITS ETF, which alone accounts for a 10.02% stake.

This acquisition reflects a broader trend among asset managers to bolster portfolios linked to blockchain technology, as Canaan competes with industry leaders like Bitmain and MicroBT. Looking at sector performance, market data indicates that peer firms have experienced high volatility correlated with Bitcoin prices, while the expansion in China's Manufacturing PMI (which reached 51.8 in June 2026 per EL7 data) has improved the outlook for China-based tech manufacturers like Canaan.

Investors should monitor liquidity levels and ETF inflows which may provide additional price support for the stock. With major economic catalysts approaching, such as the US ISM Manufacturing PMI, traders are weighing the impact of monetary policy on high-beta tech stocks. Furthermore, Fed Chair Powell’s speech (scheduled for May 31, 2026, per the economic calendar) will be a pivotal event for determining global risk appetite.