Survey: 74% of institutional investors expect crypto prices to rise within 12 months

According to Cointelegraph, a joint institutional survey by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon found that 74% of surveyed institutional investors expect cryptocurrency prices to rise within the next 12 months, and 73% plan to increase their allocation to digital assets by 2026. The survey, conducted in January this year, included 351 institutional investors. Regarding investment methods, two-thirds of respondents indicated that exchange-traded products (ETPs) and other regulated instruments have become their preferred channels for gaining exposure to crypto assets. More than three-quarters of respondents cited regulatory clarity on market structure as the most pressing issue requiring resolution. In terms of managing market volatility, 49% of respondents said recent market fluctuations have prompted them to place greater emphasis on risk management, liquidity, and position control, rather than reducing holdings. On stablecoins and tokenized assets, 85% of respondents reported using or planning to use stablecoins for payments and financial management, while 83% believe the passage of the GENIUS Act would increase financial institutions’ willingness to participate in stablecoins. Additionally, 63% of respondents expressed interest in tokenized assets, and 61% anticipate that tokenization will significantly impact market structure.