The Shift from Skepticism to Advocacy
An institutional investor survey conducted by digital asset bank Sygnum indicates a shift from skepticism to advocacy, with over 80% now agreeing that crypto has an important role to play in the global financial industry, said the bank’s digital asset research manager. It’s now truly becoming a trusted gateway that is rapidly transforming the economic landscape.
Sygnum's Institutional Investor Survey
Digital asset bank Sygnum launched its inaugural institutional crypto market report last week. The report, titled "Future Finance 23," features an institutional investor survey the bank conducted at the beginning of Q4 with more than 150 respondents possessing an average of over 10 years of investment experience. They included Sygnum’s institutional client base and equity investors, banks, hedge funds, multi and single-family offices, foundations, and asset managers.
Crypto Investments and Allocations
According to the survey, 87% of respondents invest in blockchain protocol tokens like bitcoin, ethereum, and solana (Layer 1 protocols). In addition, 57% of respondents plan to increase their crypto asset allocation in the future.
The report notes that 66% of respondents invest in crypto to gain exposure to the crypto megatrend, while 46% cited portfolio diversification as their investment driver. This demonstrates ongoing institutional adoption and growth of hybrid traditional-crypto portfolios, as well as a deepening knowledge of blockchain technologies.
Expectations and Attractiveness of Crypto Investments
Among respondents who plan to maintain or increase their crypto asset allocations, 62% expect higher future returns. Furthermore, 37% of investors consider crypto a superior investment than traditional assets, demonstrating its attractiveness as a traditional-market hedge.
The preference for direct token investments remains the top choice for all respondents, indicating a clear preference for investment via direct ownership of tokens and generating yields through staking. However, this preference might shift as financial products continue to evolve and diversify.
The Evolution of Institutional Investors
As the crypto industry has evolved, many institutional investors have also evolved from skeptics to evangelists, with over 80% now agreeing that crypto has an important role to play in the global financial industry. It’s now truly becoming a trusted gateway that is rapidly transforming the economic landscape, said Sygnum Digital Asset Research Manager Lucas Schweiger, the report author.
Fabian Dori, Chief Asset Management Officer and Sygnum Group Deputy CEO, added that over 85% of institutional crypto investors in their study believe that being regulated is essential to building trust. This confirms Sygnum's founding strategy to be fully regulated from day one in all regions was the right one.
Conclusion
The institutional investor survey conducted by Sygnum highlights the growing acceptance and adoption of crypto in the global financial industry. With institutional investors recognizing the importance of crypto and its potential for higher returns, the crypto market is poised for further growth and development. The survey also emphasizes the significance of regulation in building trust among institutional investors. As the crypto industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how financial products and investment preferences evolve alongside it.
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