Harvard Invests $117 Million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF IBIT

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Harvard University is reported to hold $117 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) as of Q2 2025, making it the university's fifth-largest investment. This positions IBIT ahead of Harvard's $114 million stake in Alphabet.

Key Highlights

Harvard's largest investment in Q1 2025 was $310 million in Microsoft shares.
IBIT has seen significant growth, with a current trading volume of $5 billion per day and over $80 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM).
The ETF holds approximately 706,000 BTC, surpassing other funds focused on Bitcoin accumulation.
Despite positive momentum, IBIT experienced net outflows recently, marking four consecutive days of outflows as Bitcoin prices dropped from over $123,000 to $117,829.81.
Analysts forecast potential price increases for IBIT shares to $77-$80 if market conditions improve.

Overall, while Harvard's investment reflects growing interest in IBIT, the broader Bitcoin ETF market is currently facing challenges due to recent price declines.