57% of institutions plan crypto boost says Sygnum survey

A survey conducted by Sygnum Bank revealed that 57% of institutional investors are planning to increase their cryptocurrency allocations, indicating growing confidence in digital assets.

The survey, which included responses from banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and other investment-focused entities across 27 countries, highlighted that over half of respondents already hold more than 10% of their portfolios in crypto.

According to Sygnum’s findings, 63% of participants intend to allocate more funds to crypto in the next three to six months, while 56% anticipate a bullish shift within the year.

This outlook is bolstered by Bitcoin's (CRYPTO:BTC) recent price surge nearing all-time highs.

The survey also noted that single-token investments are favored by 44% of respondents, with actively managed portfolios coming in at 40%.

“This report tells the story of progress and calculated risk, the use of a diverse set of strategies to leverage opportunities, and most of all, the continued belief in the market’s long-term potential to reshape traditional financial markets,” stated Lucas Schweiger, Sygnum’s Digital Asset Research Manager.

The report emphasised a strong focus on Layer-1 blockchains and Web3 infrastructure, signaling a shift from traditional investments toward decentralised finance (DeFi) and tokenised assets.

Tokenised investments, including corporate bonds and mutual funds, have gained traction, surpassing interest in real estate, which dominated in 2023.

With regulatory clarity improving, as noted by 69% of survey respondents, institutional concerns have shifted to managing volatility and ensuring security.

This reflects a maturing market where risk management is prioritised over regulatory uncertainty.

Additionally, 81% of participants expressed that more comprehensive market intelligence would encourage increased crypto allocations.