Harvard, Brown University Make Big Buys in Bitcoin ETFs! Institutions Accelerate Entry
Harvard University and Brown University have recently entered the Bitcoin market through investments in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF.
Showing that institutional investors' acceptance of cryptocurrencies is increasing.
The following is a summary of key information:
1. Harvard University's investment scale:
—Holding value: As of June 30, 2025, Harvard Management Company (HMC) holds approximately 1.906 million shares of IBIT, valued at **$116.6 million**.
Harvard's Bitcoin ETF holdings account for 8% of its public investments, ranking fifth among its holdings, surpassing Google and Gold ETFs. It ranks 29th among 1,300 institutions in IBIT.