PANews reported on November 14 that according to CoinDesk, a survey released by Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, on Thursday showed that institutions are ready to invest more in digital assets, with up to 57% of institutions planning to increase their cryptocurrency investments, thanks to their growing willingness to take risks and long-term confidence in the asset class. This annual survey collects insights from more than 400 institutions and professional investors, who have an average investment experience of more than 10 years and are spread across 27 countries.
Notably, 65% of respondents are optimistic about the long-term outlook, with 63% considering increasing their allocation to digital assets in the next three to six months. Meanwhile, 56% of respondents said they expect their outlook to turn bullish within a year, and some have already turned from bullish to optimistic due to Bitcoin's recent record high. More than 70% of respondents said that inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have strengthened their confidence in the asset class. Nearly 30% of respondents said digital assets are superior to traditional investments. More than half of respondents have more than 10% of their funds in cryptocurrencies, nearly 46% are considering increasing their allocation in the next six months, and 36% plan to maintain the status quo and wait for the best market entry point. Single token investment remains the preferred strategy for 44% of respondents, followed by actively managing risk exposure (40%). Layer1 blockchain remains the most popular area, followed by Web3 infrastructure and DeFi. Tokenization of stocks, corporate bonds and mutual funds is now more popular than real estate.
Traditionally, strict fiduciary duties, investment mandates and limited access to properly regulated crypto asset custodians have been the main barriers to entry for investors seeking exposure to digital assets. However, 69% of respondents believe that regulatory clarity has improved, and asset volatility has become the top concern, followed by security and custody concerns. 81% of respondents said they would consider increasing their allocation if they had access to better information. The report said this shows that the focus is now more on in-depth research on risks, strategic planning and technology in specific markets, rather than just regulatory issues.
