Bitcoin is hovering near $101,000 as institutional confidence in digital assets grows. A PwC and AIMA survey shows 55% of global hedge funds now hold crypto, while Spain’s ITER plans to sell $10M in Bitcoin bought for $10K.
Meanwhile, Robinhood considers adding BTC to its treasury, signaling rising corporate adoption even as technical charts hint at a $100K support retest.
Hedge Funds Expand Crypto Exposure as Institutional Interest Deepens
A growing share of hedge funds is now venturing into digital assets. According to a joint report by PwC and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), 55% of global hedge funds currently hold cryptocurrency-related investments, up from 47% a year ago.
The survey of 122 funds found that while participation is expanding, most allocate less than 2% of their portfolios to crypto, averaging around 7%. The rise coincides with clearer U.S. regulatory guidance under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has encouraged broader institutional participation.
Even after October’s leveraged “flash crash”, 67% of hedge funds reported using crypto futures for exposure — underscoring continued confidence in digital assets. With hedge fund capital at a record $5 trillion, increasing participation highlights a growing belief that BTC and blockchain-based investments are becoming a permanent fixture in global finance.
Spanish Research Institute to Sell $10M Bitcoin Bought for $10K in 2012
In Spain, the Institute of Technology and Renewable Energies (ITER) plans to sell 97 Bitcoin, originally purchased for under $10,000 in 2012 as part of a blockchain research initiative. Those holdings are now worth over $10 million.
The Tenerife Island Council, which oversees ITER, confirmed that it’s coordinating the sale through a bank authorized by the Bank of Spain and CNMV. Proceeds will be reinvested into quantum research and other technology projects.
Officials clarified that the Bitcoin purchase was for research, not profit. However, the sale underscores how public institutions are becoming more comfortable managing digital assets — even as European banks remain cautious. The move also highlights BTC’s extraordinary long-term return potential, offering a case study for other public entities exploring crypto-backed financing.
Robinhood Considers Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) may soon join the list of corporate Bitcoin holders. CEO Vlad Tenev confirmed the company is “still evaluating” whether to add Bitcoin to its corporate treasury after a surge in crypto-related income.
During the firm’s Q3 2025 earnings call, Tenev noted that holding BTC could deepen the firm’s connection to the crypto economy but would also commit a portion of company reserves. The company’s crypto trading revenue jumped 339% year over year, reaching $268 million, or nearly 20% of total income.
Treasurer Shiv Verma said discussions are ongoing, while Tenev hinted at plans to integrate tokenized stock trading via Bitstamp. If Robinhood follows through, it would join MicroStrategy and Metaplanet in using Bitcoin as a treasury asset, a move likely to strengthen institutional trust and reinforce BTC’s demand base.
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC Nears $100K Support as Downtrend Deepens
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $101,300, continuing its pullback after failing to hold above $104,400. The price remains confined within a descending triangle, a pattern that typically signals continued weakness unless buyers step in at key support levels.
On the 4-hour chart, Bitcoin continues to form lower highs, while the 20-EMA has crossed below the 50-EMA, confirming short-term bearish control. A clean break below $100,400 could trigger a measured move toward $97,600, a level aligning with the previous swing low from late October.
Bitcoin Price Chart – Source: TradingviewThe RSI, hovering near 32, shows fading momentum but hasn’t yet flashed a strong reversal signal. Recent candles — including several spinning tops followed by a bearish engulfing pattern — suggest indecision before another potential dip.
If BTC rebounds from the $100K region, a breakout above $103,700 could reverse the structure and open upside targets at $106,300 and $111,000. For now, traders may favor short setups toward $97,600, keeping stops above $103,700.
While near-term sentiment leans bearish, the broader uptrend remains intact. This correction could provide long-term investors a valuable accumulation window ahead of renewed institutional flows and improving macro conditions.
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