Catenaa, Sunday, March 23, 2025-A Coinbase study conducted with EY-Parthenon found that over 75% of institutional investors plan to increase their exposure to digital assets in 2025, with 59% allocating more than 5% of their assets under management to crypto-related products.
The survey, conducted in January as Bitcoin surged past $100,000 to a record high, revealed that regulatory clarity remains the primary driver for institutional investment. Additionally, 60% of respondents preferred gaining exposure through registered vehicles such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
“The level of adoption in high-net-worth individuals and family offices has been significant, and now institutional investors are broadening their exposure to digital assets,” said EY-Parthenon’s Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody.
The study also found that 74% of surveyed investors hold at least one altcoin outside of Bitcoin and Ether. Brody noted that declining interest rates could further fuel demand for decentralized finance (DeFi) products, offering mechanisms like liquidity pools and collateralized borrowing to enhance returns.
Coinbase’s findings coincide with shifting market conditions. Since the survey was conducted, Bitcoin has experienced increased volatility, recently dipping below $80,000. Meanwhile, institutional interest in stablecoins and crypto ETFs continues to grow.
