Investments in Non-Marketable Securities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Unrealized or realized gains or losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Realized Upward (Downward) Price Adjustment, Annual Amount

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