Sygnum’s Institutional Investor Survey
Sygnum, a digital asset bank, recently released its first institutional crypto market report titled “Future Finance 23.” The report includes findings from a survey conducted at the beginning of Q4, with more than 150 respondents who possess an average of over 10 years of investment experience. The participants ranged from Sygnum’s institutional clients to equity investors, banks, hedge funds, family offices, foundations, and asset managers.
The survey revealed that 87% of the respondents invest in blockchain protocol tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Additionally, 57% of the participants plan to increase their crypto asset allocation in the future.
The report highlights that 66% of the respondents invest in crypto to gain exposure to the crypto megatrend, while 46% are motivated by portfolio diversification. This demonstrates the growing institutional adoption of crypto and a deeper understanding of blockchain technologies.
Furthermore, 62% of respondents who plan to maintain or increase their crypto asset allocations expect higher future returns. The report also mentions that 37% of investors consider crypto a superior investment compared to traditional assets, viewing it as a hedge in the traditional market.
Sygnum’s Digital Asset Research Manager, Lucas Schweiger, stated that institutional investors are gradually transforming from skeptics to advocates. More than 80% of the surveyed investors now believe that crypto has a crucial role in the global financial industry.
According to Fabian Dori, Chief Asset Management Officer and Sygnum Group Deputy CEO, over 85% of institutional crypto investors in the study believe that regulation is crucial for building trust. This further reinforces Sygnum’s decision to be fully regulated from the beginning.
Hot Take: Trust in Crypto Rises Among Institutional Investors
An institutional investor survey conducted by Sygnum reveals a significant shift in sentiment towards crypto assets. With over 80% of respondents agreeing that crypto plays an important role in the global financial industry, it is clear that skepticism is waning. Institutional investors are embracing crypto for exposure to the megatrend and portfolio diversification. They anticipate higher returns and even consider crypto to be a superior investment compared to traditional assets. This newfound trust in crypto is transforming the economic landscape rapidly. Furthermore, the survey highlights the importance of regulation in building trust, with the majority of investors emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight. As the industry evolves, crypto continues to gain credibility as a trusted gateway for institutional investors.
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