Emory University now owns over $51 million in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF shares.
- Emory added nearly 488,000 new shares of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini ETF
- The total value of Emory’s Bitcoin ETF holdings is now estimated at $52 million
- Grayscale’s Mini Trust ETF offers lower fees than the original Bitcoin ETF
Emory Boosts Investment in Bitcoin ETF
Emory University recently increased its stake in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF. As of its latest SEC filing, the school now owns over 1 million shares in the fund. This holding is valued at around $51.8 million, making Emory one of the biggest university investors in Bitcoin ETFs.
A Rising Bet on Digital Assets
The university added 487,636 shares in the third quarter of 2025. That’s about $25 million in new investments since the previous quarter. Emory first reported ownership of the ETF in October 2024, with an initial investment of $15 million.
What is the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF?
The Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF was launched by Grayscale in July 2024. It’s a smaller, lower-cost version of its first Bitcoin ETF (GBTC) that started trading in January 2024. The Mini ETF charges an annual fee of 0.15%, compared to 1.5% for the original fund. This makes it a cheaper choice for investors who want exposure to Bitcoin without high fees.
Other Bitcoin ETF Holdings
Besides Grayscale’s Mini ETF, Emory also owns shares in another Bitcoin ETF. The university holds 4,450 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), valued at about $290,000. Emory reported this smaller investment in Q2 2024, and it hasn’t changed since.
Market Trends and Outflows
While Emory is adding to its holdings, other investors are pulling money out. Grayscale’s ETFs saw $21.3 billion in outflows in 2024. So far in 2025, they’ve lost another $2.5 billion. In contrast, BlackRock’s iShares ETFs brought in $37.4 billion this year. Last year, iShares accounted for 80% of all Bitcoin ETF inflows, about $48.7 billion.
Source: cointelegraph.com
