Institutional investors remain bullish on crypto, with 74% expecting prices to rise over the next 12 months despite recent market volatility.
A Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey found 73% of institutions plan to increase their digital asset allocations in 2026, signalling sustained confidence in the sector.
The findings highlight a growing preference for regulated investment vehicles, with two-thirds of respondents favouring exchange-traded products and similar instruments.
“Regulation was cited as a key factor attracting institutional participation,”
The report noted.
Market turbulence has not reduced exposure, but instead shifted focus toward risk management, with 49% of respondents prioritising liquidity and position sizing.
Stablecoins are emerging as a key use case, with 85% of institutions already using or planning to use them for payments and treasury operations.
Regulatory developments are expected to further drive adoption, with 83% saying legislation such as the GENIUS Act would increase institutional engagement with stablecoins.
Interest in tokenisation is also rising, with 63% of investors looking to gain exposure to tokenised assets and 61% expecting it to reshape market structure.
The survey underscores a broader shift toward infrastructure, compliance and real-world use cases as institutions deepen their involvement in digital assets.