According to the Future Finance Report 2024 by digital bank Sygnum, 57% of institutional investors intend to increase their investments in digital assets.
Researchers found that amid the rise of Bitcoin, 65% of respondents are optimistic about the crypto market. Many have noted a decrease in regulatory uncertainty, yet concerns about high volatility persist.
For most respondents, cryptocurrencies make up more than 10% of their portfolio. 44% prefer to hold just one coin, avoiding diversification, while another 40% actively manage their investments.
The most sought-after are L1 projects, Web3, and DeFi. The capital tokenization sector has surpassed real estate—the leader of 2023—in popularity.
The primary barrier to entering the crypto market, according to 69% of those surveyed, is the high volatility of assets. Additionally, investors are concerned about cybersecurity and the specifics of custodial services, while 81% lack access to quality information.
“This report tells a story of progress and calculated risks, a diverse set of strategies to realize opportunities, and above all, a steadfast belief in the long-term potential to transform traditional financial markets,” noted Sygnum’s digital asset research manager, Lukas Schweiger.
The survey included over 400 institutional and professional investors from 27 countries, with an average experience of 10 years.
Earlier, analysts at Nickel Digital shared forecasts about the growth of institutional investments in cryptocurrencies.