Harvard University has lowered its exposure to cryptocurrency ETFs by cutting its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and fully selling its Ethereum ETF investment, according to its latest regulatory filing.
Harvard Management Company, which manages the university’s endowment, said it cut its investment in the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF by about 43% in the first quarter of 2026. It also sold all its shares in the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF, which had been worth nearly $87 million.
This move comes as crypto markets remain volatile and institutions rethink their digital asset exposure after Bitcoin fell below $78,000 earlier this year.
While Harvard reduced its exposure, other US university endowments kept experimenting with crypto products. Dartmouth College kept its blockchain ETF positions and added a Solana staking ETF. Brown University left its holdings unchanged, and Emory University adjusted its Bitcoin ETF allocations.
Harvard had grown its crypto investments quickly in late 2025, at one point holding over $350 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The latest filing shows the university is now taking a more cautious approach but still keeps some exposure to digital assets.
Analysts say the filing shows that institutions now see crypto as part of broader portfolio diversification, not just speculation. Universities and pension funds are still exploring blockchain investments, but many are cautious due to price swings and changing regulations.
🚨Harvard Trims Exposure in BlackRock IBIT by 43%, Fully Exits Ether ETF
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