Institutional Investors Embrace Regulated Crypto Products and Stablecoins

A comprehensive survey of institutional investors has found that 74% expect cryptocurrency prices to rise in the next year, despite recent market volatility.

The survey, conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon, polled 351 institutional investors globally and revealed a growing interest in regulated products, stablecoins, and tokenization.

According to the data, two-thirds of institutions prioritize Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) due to their regulatory compliance and familiarity. This is a significant shift from previous market cycles, where custody concerns and regulatory uncertainty were major barriers.

The survey also found that 85% of institutions are considering or already using stablecoins for practical applications like cross-border payments and corporate treasury operations.

Furthermore, 63% of surveyed institutions show investment interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWA), which can range from U.S. Treasury bonds and real estate to private equity and commodities.