Brown University has significantly boosted its investment in Bitcoin, increasing holdings of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF to $13 million. This move nearly doubles the university’s March 2025 investment, marking a notable step by an Ivy League institution into the world of cryptocurrency. The substantial increase reflects growing acceptance of Bitcoin within academic circles. Experts highlight this as a significant indicator of increasing institutional confidence in Bitcoin. While neither Brown University leadership nor BlackRock management offered comment on the investment, it underscores Bitcoin’s legitimacy and potential for mainstream adoption.