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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast 11/17/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
The Harvard Endowment’s Biggest Public Investment is Now Bitcoin
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Author: Kyle Torpey | Date: 2025-11-16
Harvard boosted its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to 6.81 million shares (~$364 million), making Bitcoin the endowment’s largest reportable public position—alongside a notable jump in gold exposure. While the stake is still under 1% of Harvard’s $57B endowment, it underscores the growing institutional embrace of spot BTC ETFs by endowments, pensions, and even sovereign wealth funds. The story also highlights the tension between institutional custody and Bitcoin’s cypherpunk ideals.
JPMorgan Just Boosted its Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 64%
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Author: Editor | Date: 2025-11-16
JPMorgan’s 13F shows 5.28 million shares of IBIT (~$343 million) and sizable options positions, up 64% from June—signaling strong institutional appetite even as BTC hovers near $100K. Bank analysts argue Bitcoin looks undervalued versus gold, with risk-adjusted parity implying a path toward ~$170K. The firm is also preparing to accept Bitcoin as collateral for loans by the end of 2025, potentially expanding institutional use cases.
US Bitcoin ETFs Post $1.1B Outflows As BTC Price Struggles Below $100K
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Author: Opeyemi Sule | Date: 2025-11-16T11:11:00
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $1.11B in net outflows for the week, including $492M on Friday led by heavy redemptions from IBIT. The withdrawals marked a third straight day of selling and followed one of the worst single-day outflows on record, coinciding with BTC’s slide below $100K to around $95.5K. A rebound in ETF demand could be pivotal to stabilizing price action.
Scaramucci family invested over $100M in Trump’s Bitcoin mining firm: Report
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Author: Amin Haqshanas | Date: 2025-11-16
Solari Capital, led by AJ Scaramucci, invested over $100 million to lead American Bitcoin’s $220 million round ahead of the miner’s September public listing. Backers reportedly include Tony Robbins and Charles Hoskinson; the company mines BTC, accumulates additional coins, and now holds about 4,004 BTC. Despite political optics around the Trump family’s ties, the investment is framed as an apolitical, long-term bet on Bitcoin.
Japan’s FSA plans to classify crypto as financial products, eyes 20% tax rate: Report
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Author: Amin Haqshanas | Date: 2025-11-16
Japan’s FSA is moving to classify crypto as financial products under the FIEA, imposing mandatory disclosures for 105 listed tokens and applying insider trading rules. The plan would shift approved crypto gains to a flat 20% capital gains tax—down from rates as high as 55%—with legislation targeted for 2026. Regulators are also evaluating whether banks can hold crypto and register as exchanges, potentially broadening market access.
Crypto price plunge: What Eric Trump, Michael Saylor, and others are saying
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Author: Not provided | Date: Not provided
This piece compiles reactions from high-profile voices—including Eric Trump and Michael Saylor—on the latest crypto sell-off. It contrasts ultra-bullish long-term views with caution around volatility and policy risk. For listeners, it offers a quick snapshot of sentiment across different camps after the pullback.
Bitcoin To Eclipse Gold, Eric Trump Says—Calling BTC The ‘Greatest Asset’ Ever
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Author: Christian Encila | Date: 2025-11-16T13:00:00Z
Eric Trump argued Bitcoin’s fixed supply and growing institutional demand could drive a long-run rotation from gold, even floating a $1 million per BTC target. He pointed to the rapid growth of American Bitcoin (ABTC) post-listing, while critics highlighted volatility, governance, and potential conflicts of interest. The article frames BTC as cross-border “digital gold” but underscores real risks investors must weigh.
Upbit operator Dunamu posts $165M in profit in Q3, up over 300% YoY
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Author: Amin Haqshanas | Date: 2025-11-16
Dunamu, operator of Upbit, delivered Q3 net income of $165M—up more than 300% year over year—with revenue at $266M and operating profit at $162M. The company cited a global market rebound and clearer U.S. policy (e.g., Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Bill) for stronger activity and institutional participation. Naver Financial is preparing to acquire Dunamu via share swap, pending board approvals.
Bitcoin Funding Rate Reads Positive As Price Weakens — What To Expect
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Author: Semilore Faleti | Date: 2025-11-16T05:14:00
Even as BTC tests ~$95K, funding rates have stayed positive (roughly 0.003–0.008%), signaling aggressive long positioning on perceived dips. Extended positive funding in a downtrend can create fragility and raise the risk of a long squeeze if volatility spikes, though current levels are below late-2024/early-2025 extremes. Translation: leverage is creeping higher, optimism persists, and volatility risk is building.
