According to The Coin Republic, 2025 marked a significant shift in crypto institutional adoption, with 86% of global institutional investors having or planning to gain exposure to digital assets. EY–Coinbase's survey highlights a growing preference for regulated vehicles like ETFs, with 60% of investors opting for them over direct token holdings. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) reached nearly $100 billion in assets under management by Q3 2025, while annual inflows across crypto ETFs totaled $6.96 billion. Meanwhile, DeFi adoption is projected to triple from 24% in 2024 to 75% by 2026, driven by U.S. hedge funds and family offices. Stablecoin usage also rose, with 84% of investors using or planning to use stablecoins for yield generation and settlement. Regulatory clarity, including the U.S. Treasury’s Stablecoin Oversight Act and the EU’s MiCA, has further accelerated institutional adoption.
2025 Crypto Institutional Adoption Surpasses Expectations with ETFs and DeFi Growth
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