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Гарвардский университет в третьем квартале увеличил свои инвестиции в биржевой фонд iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), запущенный компанией BlackRock, более чем на 250%. Впервые университет Лиги плюща вложился в этот инвестиционный продукт несколько месяцев назад.

After breaking below the $100,000 level for the second time this month, the bears look to have taken full control of the Bitcoin price. The last week has been categorized by slow market movement, with Bitcoin chopping more sideways and then moving further down with each decision. At this point, it seems that there is a major hunt for liquidity in the market that could trigger further decline, something highlighted by crypto analyst TehThomas in a recent post.

Bitcoin Price Needs To Reclaim $97,000

Thomas’ analysis focuses on the recent Bitcoin price breakouts that have ultimately ended with the cryptocurrency giving the gains back to the market in a dramatic way. This comes after the Bitcoin price completed its foray into new all-time high levels, clearing $126,000 in the process. However, since then, it has been a tale of a slow decline.

Most of this decline has been a result of direct selling, especially with billion-dollar whales dumping their considerable BTC holdings on the market. This push-down has driven the Bitcoin price down to a critical level, and its capacity for recovery now depends on whether it’s able to reclaim the $97,000 level.

The reason for this, as the crypto analyst explains, is that it would mean that the buyers are beginning to return to the market. Thus, if the Bitcoin price reclaims the $97,000 level with momentum, then it would see a short-term bounce to put it back above $100,000.

The Bears Still Have Their Positions

For the bearish scenario, the crypto analyst explains that the bitcoin price would need to fail to close above $95,000. As seen over the weekend, this support level has already been weakened after the Bitcoin price breakdown and could see more decline as a result.

If it fails to hold up, then the current downtrend should be expected to deepen. This is because the Bitcoin price would be falling to the next levels, where there is much deeper liquidity, and these levels happen to lie below $90,000. This support level would pull the price in until the buyers step in again.

“In that situation, the next major support zone below becomes the logical draw, and the path shown on the chart, a small bounce followed by another leg down, fits well with the current momentum,” the analyst explains. Given this, the buyers would have to step in this new week to ensure another push, or the Bitcoin price risks a further crash.

The sluggish price action of Bitcoin has been the common feature through the first two weeks of November. Having lost its $100,000 support, all eyes are on the flagship cryptocurrency as it hovers around yet another of its key price levels — that is, $95,000. As the Bitcoin price, however, struggles to regain bullish momentum, recent on-chain data points to an occurrence with near-term bullish implications. 

Could BTC Price Recovery Start In December?

In the latest Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, XWIN Research Japan reported that Bitcoin could soon see a definite recovery of its former highs. To lend credence to this insight, the analytics firm revealed that the stablecoin exchange reserves are continuously witnessing episodes of rapid increase. 

Historically, periods of stablecoin accumulation have preceded major price expansions. As an example, the DeFi firm highlighted the July 2025 occurrence. As BTC moved sideways around $100,000 at the time, there was simultaneously an exponential growth in stablecoin liquidity. Weeks after, Bitcoin went ahead to break above the resistance it was facing, putting in price around the $110,000 range. 

The same pattern was seen in mid-August to late September. After exchange reserves recorded a growth of more than $8 billion (in 30 days), Bitcoin showed very little directional momentum. However, by late September, the premier cryptocurrency went on a run to set an all-time-high of $126,000.

Within the final days of September and early October, there was also a voluminous accumulation of stablecoins — an event which also preceded Bitcoin’s upswing to its all-time-high price before its mid-October crash.

Although a pattern is ostensibly in play with stablecoin accumulation being the key factor, XWIN Research explained that predicting price reactions to this change is not so easy. This is due to the inconsistencies of the Bitcoin reaction in the past. “Sometimes the reaction comes within days; other times, it takes several weeks,” the institution explained. 

XWIN Research nonetheless pointed out that a macro event such as the upcoming December FOMC meeting could serve as a trigger to activate dormant liquidity. Stablecoin reserves stand at their highest levels yet in 2025 — this significant amount of liquidity could sponsor the next significant price recovery.

BTC Trades Beneath 365-Day MA — More Pain Ahead?

In another post on X, CryptoQuant’s head of research Julio Moreno shared a less optimistic prognosis for the market leader. The crypto pundit reiterated that the Bitcoin price has slipped beneath its yearly moving average of $102,000.

Citing historical trends, Moreno reasoned that the Bitcoin market may be at the beginning of a bearish phase, as it is “pretty difficult to recover” from a failure of its 365-day MA. 

As it stands, BTC may be targeting the $92,000 and $72,000 support levels. However, if significant demand enters into the market, reflecting a sentiment turnaround, the flagship cryptocurrency could see a miraculous reversal of its precarious situation. 

As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth about $96,050, reflecting no signifcant movement in the past 24 hours. 

Bitcoin has enjoyed attention as one of the most rewarding stores of value in recent years, with institutional adoption reaching new highs this year. One such landmark Bitcoin acquisition was made by Harvard University, arguably the world’s most prestigious academic institution.

Earlier in August, Harvard disclosed an investment portfolio containing $117 million worth of shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) as of the end of Q2. According to its latest disclosure, the university’s BTC exposure nearly tripled over the last quarter.

BlackRock’s IBIT Becomes Harvard’s Largest Investment

In its latest 13F filing, Harvard University revealed that it held 6,813,612 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) valued at approximately $443 million as of September 30. 

This additional acquisition highlights the institution’s expansive capital allocation strategy, which also saw its SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) holdings grow to 661,391 shares (worth approximately $235 million) in 2025 Q3.

Notably, Harvard’s current holding of the leading spot BTC ETF represents a 257% increase from the disclosed 1,906,000 shares declared as of June. As of now, BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund is the single largest investment of the university’s reported holdings.

While the current IBIT position makes only a small portion of Harvard’s endowment of $57 billion, it is significant enough to make the university the 16th-largest IBIT holder. As inferred earlier, stories of institutional adoption such as this further add credence to Bitcoin’s status as a strategic reserve asset and the growing demand for exchange-traded funds.

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas wrote on X:

It’s super rare/difficult to get an endowment to bite on an ETF- esp a Harvard or Yale, it’s as good a validation as an ETF can get. That said, half a billion is a mere 1% of total endowment. Big enough to rank 16th among IBIT holders tho.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Records Its Largest Outflow Day

The US-based Bitcoin ETFs have suffered waning investor demand in recent weeks, with the past week particularly disappointing. According to the latest market data, the exchange-traded funds registered a total net outflow of $1.1 billion in the past week.

Leading these withdrawals was BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which is currently on a three-day outflow streak. Data from SoSoValue shows that $463.1 million flowed out of the BTC ETF on Friday, November 14.

As of this writing, BlackRock’s IBIT still ranks as the largest spot Bitcoin ETF, with net assets worth roughly $74.98 billion.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has directed government agencies to expand cryptocurrency mining, saying the move could help the country cut reliance on the US dollar.

Reports say he made the remarks during a high-level energy meeting in Minsk on November 14, where he framed mining as a priority use for surplus electricity.

Lukashenko Orders Mining Push

According to state reports, Lukashenko asked officials to present concrete measures to increase electricity consumption and to lay out how mining could be scaled across the country.

He suggested that, rather than simply inviting foreign miners, Belarus might consider holding state crypto reserves if mining proves profitable.

Those comments were made alongside calls to study how energy capacity can be better used to support industry.

Nuclear Power Capacity Driving Plans

Belarus already has a significant new power source to lean on. The Ostrovets (Astravyets) nuclear plant now has two units with combined generation capacity of roughly 2,400 MW, and officials say the site supplies about 40% of the nation’s electricity needs.

Government and industry backers argue that surplus baseload power from the plant makes large-scale mining financially viable.

A Broader Currency Strategy

Based on reports, Minsk sees mining not only as an industrial project but also as part of a broader tilt away from dollar dependence.

Lukashenko reportedly said cryptocurrencies could be one option for reducing reliance on a single global currency.

That geopolitical framing links mining ambitions to plans for new payment tools: the National Bank is pushing a digital ruble project and targets a phased rollout by late 2026, starting with businesses before wider public access.

Beyond mining, Belarus is also preparing to roll out its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by late 2026. Businesses will be onboarded first, followed by government institutions and citizens in 2027.

The project is closely coordinated with Russia’s own CBDC development —…

— Media One (@encMediaOne) November 15, 2025

Past Signals And Practical Steps

Observers note the direction is not brand new. Lukashenko first raised the idea of using excess electricity for crypto mining earlier in the year, and since then authorities have studied the fiscal and technical setup needed to attract miners or to run state-backed operations.

At the same time, a recent state audit prompted the president to demand clearer rules for crypto platforms after finding problems in how some operators handled client funds. That tension — invite mining but tighten oversight — is shaping the policy mix.

Regulation And A National Reserve Idea

Officials are drawing up regulatory steps and talking about tax and tariff adjustments to make mining work on a larger scale, while also trying to limit fraud and capital flight.

Reports say the National Bank will sequence the CBDC rollout, coordinate with regional partners, and use tighter reporting requirements for crypto firms so that investor money does not leak out of the system.

Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

OKX CEO Star Xu has offered a bounty of 10 BTC for users to provide evidence on an alleged backdoor in the exchange’s DeFi wallet. This development comes after the Seychelles-based exchange recently launched DEX trading for users. 

Prove Backdoor Existence, Xu Tells Crypto Community 

On November 15, an X account with the username OKxiaohai claimed that the OKX wallet featured a backdoor that allowed bad actors to steal users’ private keys. OKxiaohai, an employee at hardware wallet firm OneKey, with previous experience in customer service, hinged this audacious allegation on a survey of former heist victims with OKX wallets. 

The tweet read: 

Find 100 victims whose private keys have been leaked and stolen, ask them what wallet they used, and you will come to a conclusion: all wallets have backdoors.

OKxiaohai’s statement drew several reactions from certain X users, such as im23pds, who disagreed with linking the loss of private keys to users’ personal mistakes, a view the claimant also agreed with. Meanwhile, another X account with the username xinchne_eth accused the OneKey employee of driving engagement using OKX’s popularity.

In reaction to the online buzz, OKX’s CEO and prominent crypto figure Star Xu challenged the claimant and the general crypto community to provide proof of the supposed backdoor in exchange for 10 BTC, worth $954,320. 

Xu said: 

Anyone who can provide solid evidence proving the existence of a backdoor in OKX Wallet, our @wallet team will reward 10 BTC. We invite OKX Wallet’s tens of millions of global users to jointly monitor this.

The exchange’s CEO also reiterated the company’s commitment to security and transparency and a willingness to embrace community scrutiny. Xu’s statement has sparked a plethora of reactions but ultimately indicates confidence in the quality of the offered wallet service.

OKX Commences DEX Trading 

In other news, OKX has recently introduced a decentralized trading service for users via the CeDeFi program, marking an integration of the benefits of centralized and decentralized finance experience.  Notably, the crypto exchange launches a decentralized trading feature on its exchange mobile app that allows users to swap several DEX tokens on Solana, Base, and the X Layer network. 

Through the CeDeFi program, OKX aims to reinvent the DEX trading experience by offering zero gas fees, no bridging requirements, and a centralized management interface that gives users access to centralized order books while trading decentralized assets.

At press time, OKX ranks as the fifth-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, processing roughly $1.5 billion in daily trades. The Seychelles-based platform reports 60 million users, with more than 5 million using its DeFi wallet service.

Генеральный директор финансовой компании Bitwise Хантер Хорсли (Hunter Horsley) заявил об изменении структуры крипторынка и призвал криптоинвесторов дождаться окончания медвежьего тренда.

Основатель и исполнительный председатель компании Strategy Майкл Сейлор (Michael Saylor) заявил, что давление продавцов снизилось, а криптовалюты ждет рост — на фоне ухода с рынка спекулятивных игроков.

Bitcoin is testing the $95,000 price support, after $100,000 failed to cushion the market-wide bearish momentum. Although the world’s leading cryptocurrency seems to be losing the fight to re-attain its six-figure valuation, on-chain data reveals that there is a growing amount of bets being placed on Bitcoin.

Divergence In Funding Vs Price Indicative Of Aggressive Positioning 

In a QuickTake post on November 15, analyst KriptoCenneti shares insights concerning the market balance amid the ongoing price fall. Per the analyst, Bitcoin’s Funding Rate has consistently stayed within positive values over the past month. As BTC crashed from prices above $110,000 to around $96,000, funding rates have maintained values within the 0.003–0.008% range.

KriptoCenneti explains that this specific type of divergence in investor behavior against price action reflects the continued maintenance of long positions, notwithstanding price direction. According to historical data, extended periods of positive funding rates, such as we are witnessing, typically mirror aggressive long positioning. This is because, as price falls, leveraged traders might want to take opportunities to buy close to perceived market bottoms, so as to maximize returns.

A downside to this behavior, however, is the high amount of risk attached to the expectations of a good return. When funding rates remain high in a clear bear market, an increasingly fragile market environment is created. In this scenario, any event that invites high volatility into the market could cause forceful closures of a significant amount of these leveraged positions. In turn, these liquidation cascades could trigger a long squeeze i.e. a rapid downward movement due to liquidations and fearful market exits. 

In a comment worth noting, the crypto analyst compared the present surge in funding rates to the spikes seen late 2024 and early 2025. According to KriptoCenneti, funding rates as of late have almost paled in comparison to the spikes seen in the aforementioned periods. What this suggests is that the market is not yet overheated, even if imbued with a fair amount of leverage. 

Notably, if the Bitcoin funding rates continue to increase as the cryptocurrency trades beneath major resistance levels, the market could see a resurgence of volatility, which could in turn drive a series of liquidation events as explained earlier. Nonetheless, the persistent growth of funding rates may also be a sign of unshaken confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term growth. As more players continue to bet on Bitcoin,  we could imagine the prevailing sentiment within this investor class to be an optimistic one, with expectations of a major recovery commonly shared.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance

As of press time, Bitcoin’s valuation stands approximately at $95,371, with CoinMarketCap data revealing an insignificant 0.19% increment over the past day. 

Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview

Председатель Банка России Эльвина Набиуллина сообщила, что решение отсрочить начало обязательного использования цифрового рубля до сентября 2026 года было связано с необходимостью «проработки востребованных сервисов».

60-летняя пенсионерка из Калининграда потеряла почти 3 млн рублей, пытаясь заработать на криптовалюте, сообщило областное управление МВД России.

Автор книги о личных финансах «Богатый папа, бедный папа», предприниматель и инвестор Роберт Кийосаки (Robert Kiyosaki) объяснил падение цены биткоина дефицитом ликвидности на глобальных рынках.