Survey: 74% of institutional investors expect cryptocurrency prices to rise in the future

According to a report by Cointelegraph, a joint institutional survey released by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon shows that 74% of the surveyed institutional investors expect cryptocurrency prices to rise in the future, and 73% plan to increase their digital asset allocation by 2026. The survey was conducted in January this year and covered 351 institutional investors.

In terms of investment methods, two-thirds of respondents indicated that exchange-traded products (ETPs) and other regulated instruments have become their preferred channels for gaining exposure to crypto assets. More than three-quarters of respondents listed the clarity of market structure regulation as the core issue that needs to be clarified the most at present.

Regarding responses to market volatility, 49% of respondents stated that recent market fluctuations have prompted them to place greater emphasis on risk management, liquidity, and position control, rather than reducing their holdings.

In terms of stablecoins and tokenized assets, 85% of respondents indicated that they have used or plan to use stablecoins for payments and financial management, and 83% believe that the passage of the GENIUS Act will enhance financial institutions' willingness to participate in stablecoins. Additionally, 63% of respondents expressed interest in tokenized assets, and 61% expect tokenization to have a significant impact on market structure.