Banks to Outshine Traders as Crypto Market Shifts Towards Institutional Players

The future of digital assets is shifting from individual investors to institutional players, according to Manhar Garegrat, India Head at Liminal Custody. In a recent article on CNBC-TV18, he argues that banks and financial institutions will be the key drivers of growth in the crypto space.

Garegrat highlights the importance of stablecoins, tokenization, and governance frameworks in making blockchain infrastructure viable for real-world finance. He also notes that custody and compliance issues need to be addressed before institutional investors can fully commit to the market.

While individual traders have driven the growth of cryptocurrencies so far, Garegrat believes that the next wave of innovation will come from financial institutions building trusted infrastructure. This shift is likely to bring stability and legitimacy to the crypto market, but also requires regulatory clarity and cooperation between governments and industries.