Emory University, in Atlanta, United States, reported holding nearly 2.7 million shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (ticker: BTC). This is one of two bitcoin ETFs issued by the company Grayscale.
The fact is striking because could be the start of a growing trend if other universities followed in Emory’s footsteps.
Although ETFs have reached pension funds, hedge funds, retirement funds, corporate treasuries and even some state investment funds, Emory University is a pioneer (perhaps the first) when it comes to university adoption of bitcoin ETFs.
Regarding the chosen ETF, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust, it is a fund that replicates the prices of bitcoinbut with lower share prices and maintenance than the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Grayscale’s most famous ETF. This, according to website from Grayscale, “allows investors to achieve more precise exposure to bitcoin.”
Emory University, founded in 1836 by the Methodist Episcopal Churchalso reported the possession of 4,312 shares of the Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN)valued at more than $700,000.
Emory University is in Atlanta, United States. Source: maps.google.com.
The world is witnessing a generational change
Emory University’s decision to invest in bitcoin through the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust is more than just a financial move; reflects a change in the perception of bitcoin as an asset.
Traditionally, by the vast majority of investors, bitcoin has been seen as a speculative investment, a niche for technology enthusiasts and maximalists.
However, its increasing adoption by educational institutions, pension funds and companies suggests that bitcoin is ceasing to be a marginal alternative to become a serious investment option, recognized even by actors with a more conservative approach. A university’s involvement in this area can also have a cascading effect, influencing other sectors to reconsider their investment strategies.
The adoption of bitcoin by traditional institutions such as universities not only provides a perception of legitimacy to the asset, but also signals a generational shift in the way money and value are conceived.
Additionally, as universities invest in bitcoin, they are indirectly introducing their students and academic bodies to the topic, which could foster greater interest and understanding in new generations.
As CriptoNoticias has reported, several universities, including Spain and Latin America They are teaching about bitcoin and cryptocurrency to their students within the regular curricula.
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