💵 In 2025, Harvard took a notable step by publicly holding approximately $443 million in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) — an ETF tracking the price of $BTC , making it the largest single investment in the university's public equity portfolio.

💰 Although this amount accounts for less than 1% of the estimated total fund assets of about $55-57 billion, the shift towards digital assets clearly reflects an effort to diversify the portfolio and accept higher levels of volatility.

⚖️ Harvard's actions indicate a change in the investment mindset of large institutions: $BTC , once a questioned asset class, is gradually being seen as a potential "alternative asset" — similar to gold — to hedge against inflation or economic volatility.

🧨 However, $BTC remains a highly volatile asset, with potential high returns, but also significant risks. As a long-term academic fund, Harvard can withstand short-term downturns — yet this decision contains an element of "controlled speculation."

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