Institutions Poised for Crypto Growth: Sygnum Survey Unveils Bullish Momentum

Institutional investors are increasingly embracing the crypto space, with 63% planning to boost their allocations within the next six months, according to Sygnum’s latest annual survey. Long-term optimism is strong, as 65% of respondents remain bullish about the transformative potential of digital assets.

Institutions Eye Expansion

The survey, encompassing insights from over 400 professional and institutional investors across 27 countries, underscores a growing appetite for digital assets. Notably, 57% of respondents expressed plans to expand their exposure, highlighting an evolving landscape of risk acceptance and strategic adoption within the financial sector.

“This survey reflects how institutions are progressing with calculated strategies, utilizing diversified approaches to capitalize on the long-term potential of digital assets,” said Lucas Schweiger, Digital Asset Research Manager at Sygnum.

Bullish Outlook and Strategic Shifts

The rising enthusiasm coincides with Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally to record highs, exceeding $93,000 earlier this week. This surge, supported by the approval of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and growing confidence in regulatory clarity, has encouraged over 56% of respondents to reconsider their positions, expecting to adopt a bullish outlook within a year.

In addition, 70% of investors surveyed revealed that the advent of ETFs has increased their confidence in the sector, while 30% recognized digital assets as superior to traditional investment classes.

Focused Investment Strategies

When it comes to strategy, single-token investments remain the leading choice, with 44% of respondents adopting a “buy and hold” approach for individual cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, 40% prefer actively managed strategies to diversify exposure. Areas of high interest include Layer-1 blockchains, Web3 development, and decentralized finance (DeFi), alongside growing enthusiasm for tokenizing assets such as equity and bonds.

Navigating Barriers and Opportunities

While regulatory hurdles have traditionally been a concern, 69% of respondents now report enhanced clarity in this area. Instead, volatility and security remain the primary barriers to broader adoption.

Interestingly, 81% of participants indicated that access to better analytics and insights would encourage further investment, reflecting a shift toward more sophisticated, data-driven decision-making in the crypto space.

As institutions increasingly adopt crypto strategies and allocate more capital, the industry appears poised for sustained growth. With burgeoning interest in emerging technologies and asset classes, the next phase of institutional participation could reshape the digital asset landscape, driving further innovation and adoption.