Bitcoin News Today: Top Institutional Funds Recognize Bitcoin ETFs as Essential Portfolio Holdings
- Harvard and Emory universities significantly increased Bitcoin ETF holdings, with Harvard's stake in BlackRock's IBIT reaching $442.8M (257% QoQ growth) and Emory's Grayscale Mini Trust position rising to $51.8M (245% increase). - Institutional adoption accelerates as Brown University joins with $13.8M in IBIT, while BlackRock's IBIT attracted $1.2B in inflows last month, capturing 35% of total Bitcoin ETF assets. - Analysts highlight Bitcoin's maturation as a strategic reserve asset, citing Harvard's $2
Harvard University has tripled its
Harvard's new strategy also features
Emory's $51.8 million holding in Grayscale's low-cost Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF—equivalent to 1 million shares—shows a preference for affordable Bitcoin exposure. The university, which first revealed a $15 million position in October 2024,
Current market trends demonstrate the strength of institutional investments despite recent turbulence. Even though Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.33 billion in outflows last week as prices fell below $95,000, Harvard's third-quarter commitment and Emory's increased stake indicate a focus on the long term.
Experts attribute this pattern to Bitcoin's evolution as a hedge. "Institutions now see Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset,"
As universities adapt to economic challenges, their crypto investments signal a major shift in institutional finance. The actions of Harvard and Emory indicate that Bitcoin ETFs have moved beyond speculation and are now essential for portfolio stability—a trend expected to grow as regulations and markets become more predictable.
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