Wall Street's Crypto Interest Grows: 57% of Investors Ready to Boost Holdings
57% of institutional investors plan to increase crypto allocations, driven by confidence from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, despite market volatility.

A recent survey conducted by Sygnum's Future Finance 2024 indicates that 57% of institutional investors are planning to increase their cryptocurrency allocations despite the ongoing market volatility. This reflects a growing appetite for digital assets among professional investors.
Survey Insights on Risk Tolerance and Investment Strategies
The survey, which included over 400 investment professionals from 27 countries, revealed that 63% of respondents consider their risk tolerance to be high or very high. Additionally, more than half of the participants maintain portfolio allocations of over 10% in digital assets. The preferred investment strategy remains single token investments at 44%, closely followed by actively managed exposure at 40%.
Key Drivers for Crypto Investment
The primary motivation for investing in cryptocurrencies is the desire for exposure to the digital asset megatrend, cited by 62% of respondents. Other significant factors include portfolio diversification (52%) and macro hedging (45%).
Impact of Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs
The approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs has notably increased market confidence, with 71% of survey participants expressing greater trust in the cryptocurrency market. This development is seen as a crucial factor in accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets.
Shifting Interests in Investment Sectors
Layer-1 protocols are currently the most attractive investment sector, drawing interest from 76% of respondents, followed by Web3 infrastructure at 55%. Notably, interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) has dropped to 33%, likely due to security concerns.
A Positive Outlook for Institutional Crypto Investments
As institutional investors continue to show strong interest in cryptocurrencies, the landscape appears promising for the digital asset market. The combination of increased allocations and the establishment of ETFs may lead to further growth and acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional finance.
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