Institutional investors are showing growing confidence in Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market, with many planning to increase their long-term crypto allocations.
A survey by Swiss crypto bank Sygnum, released on November 14, found that 57% of respondents from 27 countries intend to boost their crypto investments, with 31% planning to do so in the next quarter.
The positive sentiment is largely driven by clearer global regulations, particularly the approval of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs, which are expected to accelerate institutional adoption.
While 5% of respondents plan to reduce their crypto exposure, the majority are focusing on single-token investments (44%) or actively managed strategies (40%).
Institutions still face challenges, including market volatility, security, and custody concerns, but 81% believe better information on crypto would encourage more investment.
Interest remains high in scalable layer-1 solutions like Bitcoin and Solana, as well as Web3 infrastructure, driven by the growth of decentralized physical infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
However, interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) has declined due to security issues. Compared to 2023, institutional interest is shifting from real estate to equities, corporate bonds, and mutual funds.
European banking giant UniCredit is preparing to offer its professional clients a new investment product linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Connecticut has officially distanced itself from government adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 7082 into law, placing sweeping restrictions on how the state and its agencies can engage with cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
According to renowned market veteran Peter Brandt, trading isn’t the path to prosperity for the vast majority of people.