Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirms he owns a very small amount of Bitcoin, while the bank holds $2.36B in crypto ETFs.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has confirmed that he personally owns Bitcoin, marking a shift from his earlier public skepticism about the digital asset.
Speaking on February 18, 2026, at the World Liberty Forum in Florida, Solomon said his holdings are “very, very limited” and described himself as an observer rather than a forecaster.
Personal Bitcoin Holdings Confirmed
David Solomon said on February 18, 2026, that he owns a “very, very limited” amount of Bitcoin. He spoke at the World Liberty Forum in Florida. He described himself as an observer and not a Bitcoin forecaster.
GOLDMAN CEO ADMITS HE OWNS BITCOIN
After years of skepticism, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he owns a small amount of Bitcoin.
Speaking at the World Liberty Forum in Florida, Solomon described his holdings as “very, very limited” and said he’s not a Bitcoin… pic.twitter.com/y36lq13TvO
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 18, 2026
Solomon stated that his holdings are small and personal. He made clear that his position does not reflect a broader institutional move by Goldman Sachs. His remarks were reported by Decrypt.
He had previously described Bitcoin as volatile and speculative. In 2024, he said he did not see a clear use case for the asset. His recent comments show a change in tone.
Goldman Sachs’ Institutional Position
Goldman Sachs does not directly own Bitcoin tokens. The firm remains restricted by current U.S. regulations. These rules limit how major banks can hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets.
As of February 2026, Goldman Sachs holds about $2.36 billion in crypto exposure. This exposure comes entirely through exchange-traded funds. More than $1.1 billion of that total is linked to Bitcoin ETFs.
The bank has used regulated investment vehicles to gain indirect exposure. This approach allows participation in crypto markets while staying within regulatory limits.
It also separates Solomon’s personal holdings from the firm’s strategy.
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Shift in Tone and Future Outlook
Solomon had previously called Bitcoin a speculative asset. He also said it lacked a real use case. His latest remarks suggest a more open stance toward the asset class.
He noted that Goldman Sachs could revisit direct involvement in cryptocurrencies. That would depend on changes in the regulatory environment. He did not provide a timeline for any such move.
Solomon also emphasized the bank’s focus on blockchain technology. He said the firm is investing in tokenization to reduce friction in financial systems. This includes work on digital assets and infrastructure.
Wall Street’s approach to crypto has evolved in recent years. The sector has gained broader acceptance, and regulatory discussions continue.
Solomon’s admission reflects that broader shift, while Goldman Sachs maintains its current compliance framework.
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