2026-01-13 19:31:58

Top universities' investment decisions have also taken a big hit. It is reported that a well-known university once followed the trend by adopting a Nobel laureate's crypto investment strategy, resulting in losses of over $6 billion during the crypto market downturn, and subsequently had to cut back on liberal arts programs to make up the shortfall.

Interestingly, this university's total assets are approximately $21 billion. If a $6 billion loss truly prompted a major adjustment in academic focus, the underlying financial logic is worth questioning. On one hand, it reflects that even top-tier institutions find it difficult to manage the high volatility of the crypto market; on the other hand, it exposes the dangers of over-concentrating high-risk investments in asset allocation.

This case serves as a reminder to institutional investors: celebrity endorsements do not equal a safety cushion. While crypto assets offer great opportunities, risk management and position control are always the first lessons.

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WhaleInTraining

· 3h ago

Nobel laureates also face setbacks, what does this say... Following the trend is death The crypto world is too deep, even celebrity halos can't block it 6 billion loss cuts liberal arts? This logic seems a bit absurd This is the price of greed; diversification is really important Playing with coins depends on yourself, don't believe all the sweet talk from big shots

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zkProofInThePudding

· 10h ago

Nobel laureates are not market prediction machines; following the trend will cost you tuition. --- $6 billion loss and cutting liberal arts? That logic really doesn't hold... --- Celebrity endorsements in the crypto world are just a joke; investments without risk control are all gambling. --- Top institutions crashing indicates that no one in the crypto market can fully grasp it; proper position management is the key. --- It's funny that universities still blame academic adjustments for this; they should really reflect on their investment processes. --- This tells you that even smart people can stumble in high-risk assets. --- With a total asset of 21 billion, are you still afraid of 6 billion? Either the numbers are fake or the decision-making is truly poor. --- The biggest trap in the crypto world is the celebrity effect; those following the trend will all pay tuition. --- Crypto investments offer high returns but also high risks; if you lack risk control awareness, don't get involved. --- Universities have become leek farmers, and they even have to use students' futures as collateral...

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Tokenomics911

· 10h ago

Nobel laureates also fail, which shows that you shouldn't believe anything, only trust your own risk management

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AlphaLeaker

· 10h ago

Nobel laureates also suffer losses, this is the most ironic part --- 60 billion loss directly cuts liberal arts? That's funny, it shows that insiders have long wanted to do this --- Celebrity effect is really so powerful, even top universities can't defend against it --- The outcome of following the trend in investments, the same throughout history and across the world --- So, no matter how smart you are, you can't outsmart the market --- Liberal arts got caught in the crossfire, who to blame? Still have to blame investment decisions --- Can't even withstand a 60 billion pullback with 21 billion? The logic is really absurd --- This move is a textbook-level negative example --- Cryptocurrency ultimately still has too much gambling element --- Top institutions also have to pay tuition fees, no one can escape this disaster

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OnchainHolmes

· 10h ago

Nobel laureates also get caught up in scandals; this is just outrageous. Greed is truly the root of all evil... 6 billion just gets cut off on a whim. Honestly, I think this university never had a clear plan from the start. The celebrity effect really needs to die; jumping into the crypto world just deserves to get wrecked.

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CounterIndicator

· 10h ago

Haha, Nobel laureates also get into trouble, this is unbelievable --- 60 billion is gone just like that, even if you have money, it doesn't help --- Celebrity effect, huh, it can be deadly --- No wonder everyone now says not to follow the trend blindly, this lesson is too costly --- Speaking of 210 billion, it's still so fragile? Feels like there are issues with financial management --- The pitfalls in the crypto world are so deep, no matter how famous someone is, they can't dig their way out --- What does this show? Even elites can't handle the crypto market --- All liberal arts projects are being cut, this decision is really hasty --- So, the key is risk control; no investment is completely safe

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screenshot_gains

· 10h ago

Nobel laureates also face setbacks, this is going to be interesting haha --- 6 billion lost, and they’re still cutting liberal arts? Something doesn’t feel right --- Celebrities endorse and dare to go all in, their brains are really... --- University investing is like gambling, can’t smile about it --- Heard of being cut after following the trend, but never heard of being cut like this after following the trend --- I just can’t understand this logic, really --- The crypto market is like this, it’s the same for everyone --- Losing 6 billion and then cutting liberal arts, they’re just shifting blame --- Even experts hit pitfalls sometimes, risk management is the most important

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 10h ago

Nobel laureates also get into trouble, showing that there are no absolute big shots in the crypto world. --- A $6 billion loss, and they cut liberal arts? What's going on, is all the money burned on the chain? --- Now it's all good, even the top-tier copycat investors can face a blowout. Who can we trust as retail investors? --- Celebrity endorsements are really the biggest trap. Looks like I need to learn to read K-line charts myself. --- How can $21 billion in total assets be hit so hard by $6 billion? This university's risk control is truly slack to the extreme. --- Wake up, everyone. High education ≠ high financial IQ. This case is really well written. --- Another story of "I don't understand but I trust the big shots." Exactly. --- It's hard to hold, the crypto world only needs one cycle of decline to expose many problems. --- Position control is always the first lesson. This is spot on, but unfortunately too few people know it.

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