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Bitcoin News Update: Harvard Increases Bitcoin ETF Holdings Threefold While Ethereum ETFs See Massive Outflows

Bitcoin News Update: Harvard Increases Bitcoin ETF Holdings Threefold While Ethereum ETFs See Massive Outflows

Bitget-RWA2025/11/15 17:18
By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin ETFs gained $524M while Ethereum ETFs lost $1.071B in single-day outflows, reflecting shifting crypto risk appetite amid regulatory scrutiny. - Harvard tripled its Bitcoin ETF stake to $442.8M in Q3 2025, signaling institutional crypto acceptance despite Ethereum's $22.48B net asset erosion. - Ethereum faces dual challenges: weak altcoin retail demand (XRP derivatives down 53%) and SEC regulatory hurdles delaying new ETF approvals. - Bitcoin's $96K stability contrasts with Ethereum's $3,100 slump

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ETFs See Significant Withdrawals as SEC Assesses Altcoin Applications

Last week, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin and Ethereum saw contrasting movements, with

ETFs pulling in $524 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced unprecedented outflows totaling $1.071 billion, . This sharp divergence reflects changing market sentiment as investors reevaluate their risk in light of economic uncertainty and increased regulatory attention.

The record-breaking Ethereum withdrawals, the largest in a single day, came amid a broader downturn in crypto markets, with

(ETH) falling below $3,100 as of Nov. 14 . Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s value steadied near $96,000 after a turbulent week, though experts caution that ongoing ETF outflows could threaten its institution-driven rally. Markus Thielen from 10x Research as a sign of "market exhaustion" following October’s major liquidations and the post-halving surge. "Institutions that previously drove Bitcoin’s rise may now amplify declines as they adjust their holdings," Thielen explained, referencing CoinShares statistics.

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Despite the withdrawals, institutional interest in Bitcoin showed early signs of a rebound. in BlackRock’s (IBIT), reaching $442.8 million in Q3 2025—a 257% jump from the previous quarter. This update, revealed in a 13F filing, made Harvard’s largest single asset, indicating a growing recognition of crypto as a mainstream investment. At the same time, to $235 million, suggesting a diversified approach to hedging against inflation.

The contrasting ETF flows highlighted ongoing difficulties for Ethereum.

on Nov. 12, continuing a weekly pattern that has reduced total assets to $22.48 billion. Ethereum’s challenges were worsened by weak retail interest in altcoins such as , from $8.36 billion at the start of October. Canary, the company behind a successful XRP ETF launch in October, , underscoring the regulatory obstacles facing non-Bitcoin crypto funds.

Market watchers are monitoring the SEC’s evaluation of altcoin ETF proposals, which could shape the future of wider crypto adoption. While Bitcoin’s institutional draw remains strong—supported by Harvard’s commitment and BlackRock’s $19.4 billion in IBIT assets—Ethereum and other altcoins are struggling to regain momentum

. Thielen stressed that ETF flows are a “double-edged sword,” able to both drive and hinder price movements depending on investor sentiment .

The short-term outlook for Bitcoin is uncertain. Although

indicated renewed institutional interest, the asset still faces challenges from a possible U.S. government shutdown, delays in key economic data, and a broader market pullback. would relieve some liquidity stress, but would not solve deeper fiscal problems.

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