Survey Highlights Institutional Investors’ Optimism in Crypto Market
According to a recent survey conducted by Coinbase (COIN) in collaboration with consulting firm EY-Parthenon (EYP), regulatory clarity is recognized as the primary driver for growth in the digital asset sector. The survey, which took place between January 13 and January 24 this year, gathered insights from 352 institutional investors.
An impressive 86% of respondents indicated that they either currently have exposure to digital assets or are planning to allocate funds in 2025. Furthermore, 84% of those surveyed reported an increase in their allocations toward cryptocurrency and related products for the year 2024. Notably, 59% of participants expressed intentions to allocate more than 5% of their assets under management (AUM) to cryptocurrencies by 2025.
The anticipated improvement in the regulatory landscape, particularly with the new administration under Donald Trump, is seen as a significant boost for the digital asset industry. The President has pledged to position the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the world.”
In addition to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), interest in altcoins is also rising among institutional investors. The survey revealed that 73% of respondents hold tokens beyond the two largest cryptocurrencies, a figure that peaks at 80% among hedge fund representatives.
Approximately half of the surveyed investors utilize stablecoins, citing primary use cases such as yield generation, transactions, and foreign exchange activities. Interestingly, 60% of investors expressed a preference for gaining cryptocurrency exposure through registered investment vehicles, particularly exchange-traded products (ETPs).
This survey primarily focused on decision-makers located in the U.S. and Europe, while also incorporating insights from a diverse range of global investors.
