- Harvard invests $443 million in Bitcoin ETF, signaling institutional interest.
- Brown University also boosts Bitcoin ETF holdings significantly.
- Institutional investments drive Bitcoin price increase by 20% in Q3 2025.
Harvard University’s endowment, managed by Harvard Management Company, made notable waves by increasing its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by 257% in Q3 2025.
This investment marks a major move in institutional cryptocurrency adoption, significantly impacting Bitcoin’s market trajectory and signaling a broader acceptance of digital assets by prestigious endowments.
Harvard Management Company has made a historic investment by acquiring $443 million in Bitcoin ETF shares. This marks a significant shift for institutional adoption of digital assets. Brown University has followed suit with their own investment in Bitcoin ETFs.
Harvard’s endowment, managed by Ravi Mhatre, acquired 6.81 million IBIT shares valued at $442.8 million. The investment comes amid rising institutional interest in crypto assets. Brown University has increased its position in IBIT to 212,500 shares.
Bitcoin’s market value rose from $60,000 to $72,000 in Q3 2025, influenced by these investments. Harvard’s decision has strengthened the BTC price and increased the appeal of Bitcoin ETFs to institutional investors. Eric Balchunas discusses Bitcoin ETF and institutional interest
Harvard’s allocation to Bitcoin ETFs represents the largest institutional investment in these assets to date, raising the interest in digital currencies. This move, alongside its added gold ETF holdings, suggests a strategic focus on hard assets.
The increased institutional investment in Bitcoin has led to heightened interest and activity within the market. This trend might encourage further adoption and integration of crypto assets within traditional financial sectors.
“Harvard’s move is a watershed moment. When endowments start buying Bitcoin ETFs, it signals a fundamental shift in how institutions view digital assets.” – Raoul Pal, CEO, Real Vision.
