Institutional crypto trading reaches record 72% share

• Institutional investors accounted for a record 72% of cryptocurrency trading volume in July.
• The shift points to lower market volatility as more professional investors enter the market.
• The trend reflects growing institutional adoption through ETFs, regulated products and corporate investment.

Institutional investors made up a record 72% of cryptocurrency trading volume in July, showing a continued shift towards professional market participants.

The share of institutional trading has grown as spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) exchange-traded funds attracted more investment than in previous years.

Institutional investors typically trade larger volumes over longer periods, which can reduce the sharp price swings often seen in crypto markets.

The report said institutional participation is expected to remain strong as regulated investment products continue to expand.

The cryptocurrency market was once driven mainly by retail traders, but banks, asset managers and listed companies have steadily increased their exposure in recent years.

Growing institutional participation is changing how the crypto market behaves, with analysts reporting more stable trading patterns than during previous market cycles.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $64,734.89.