Endowments and foundations are increasingly considering allocations to cryptocurrencies as traditional asset returns face challenges, with factors such as high equity valuations and tight credit spreads diminishing investment opportunities. Major universities like Harvard and Brown have started incorporating Bitcoin and ether ETFs into their portfolios, reflecting a broader shift among institutional investors toward embracing digital assets to sustain long-term payout models. This move is supported by the regulatory approval of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs, which has eased the integration of these high-volatility assets into endowment strategies.
Brown and Harvard eye crypto ETFs amid market challenges
