Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell News Block: Bitcoin Price Slides, Harvard Doubles Down on IBIT, First Central Bank to Buy Bitcoin
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Nov 17, 2025 Bitcoin is feeling the heat with a price drop to the mid-$90ks, causing a stir among investors. Institutions are stepping up, as Harvard significantly increases its Bitcoin allocation, while the Czech National Bank makes headlines as the first central bank to buy Bitcoin. Amid ongoing volatility, platforms like Square are enabling millions of merchants to accept Bitcoin, paving the way for increased everyday use. The financial landscape is shifting as traditional and sovereign wealth funds lean into holding Bitcoin.
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Institutions Step In During The Pullback
- Bitcoin pulled back ~25% from its all-time high into the mid-$90ks as markets de-risked after the government reopening and broader equity weakness.
- On-chain data shows long-term holders sold, while institutions stepped in buying via ETFs and trusts.
Endowments And Sovereigns Are Scaling Up
- Harvard increased its IBIT position by over 250% to roughly $360 million, making it a top institutional holder.
- Emory and sovereign funds also raised Bitcoin exposure, showing deep pools of capital are accumulating during volatility.
Treat Drawdowns As Buying Opportunities
- View drawdowns as redistribution from early adopters to slow-moving institutional capital rather than as failure.
- Stay invested through volatility to benefit as institutions accumulate and stabilize long-term demand.