83% of institutional investors plan to increase their cryptocurrency holdings in 2025, according to a study by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon published on March 18.
The study, which surveyed 352 companies, shows that cryptocurrencies are increasingly being perceived as a sound investment vehicle. 59% of respondents plan to allocate at least 5% of their capital to digital assets this year, indicating the gradual integration of cryptocurrencies into the portfolios of major players.
There is a growing interest in stablecoins, with 84% of investors already using or considering using them for capital management, international payments, and profit-making. There is also growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi). While only 24% of respondents currently use them, this figure could reach 75% within two years.
At the same time, 73% of investors already own assets outside of Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Ripple and Solana being particularly popular.
Despite the general optimism, the main challenges remain regulatory uncertainty (52%), market volatility (47%), and asset security (33%). 68% of respondents believe that transparent rules will stimulate further market development.
Additionally, on March 17, Securitize and Ethena Labs launched the Converge blockchain, designed to facilitate institutional investors’ engagement in tokenized assets. The new Ethereum-compatible network is supported by players such as Aave Labs, Pendle, and Maple Finance.
