#Institutionals
🏛️ Institutional investors held their ground during the 50% crypto market slump — Bitwise reports
Despite the deep market correction that began in late 2025, large capital continues to hold its positions, with some players even purchasing additional assets during the downturn. These findings come from Bitwise’s *Institutional Crypto Adoption Report.
📌 Key takeaways from the study:
None of the 15 surveyed institutions (including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and endowments) reduced their crypto holdings during the 50% market drop.
Reasons for selling: Price declines do not trigger an exit. Investors cited only regulatory reversals, a systemic crisis of confidence, or the collapse of the investment thesis itself as potential reasons to sell.
Allocation size: The portfolio share of cryptocurrencies ranges from 0.5% to 13%, though for the majority, it stands at around 1–2% of invested assets.
Holding trends: Almost all respondents already use spot crypto ETFs or plan to switch to them from private placements and direct custodial storage.
📊 Confidence in BTC vs. the test for ETH and SOL
Bitcoin ($BTC ) remains the primary asset in portfolios—the oldest and largest by volume. It is perceived primarily as "digital gold" and a reliable store of value.
Ether ($ETH ) and Solana ($SOL ) account for significantly smaller shares with shorter planning horizons. Investors expect them to demonstrate value: if the growth of the DeFi, stablecoin, and tokenization sectors does not translate into an increase in the value of the tokens themselves, institutions are prepared to exit these assets in the coming years.
🏛️ Institutional investors held their ground during the 50% crypto market slump — Bitwise reports
Despite the deep market correction that began in late 2025, large capital continues to hold its positions, with some players even purchasing additional assets during the downturn. These findings come from Bitwise’s *Institutional Crypto Adoption Report.
📌 Key takeaways from the study:
None of the 15 surveyed institutions (including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and endowments) reduced their crypto holdings during the 50% market drop.
Reasons for selling: Price declines do not trigger an exit. Investors cited only regulatory reversals, a systemic crisis of confidence, or the collapse of the investment thesis itself as potential reasons to sell.
Allocation size: The portfolio share of cryptocurrencies ranges from 0.5% to 13%, though for the majority, it stands at around 1–2% of invested assets.
Holding trends: Almost all respondents already use spot crypto ETFs or plan to switch to them from private placements and direct custodial storage.
📊 Confidence in BTC vs. the test for ETH and SOL
Bitcoin ($BTC ) remains the primary asset in portfolios—the oldest and largest by volume. It is perceived primarily as "digital gold" and a reliable store of value.
Ether ($ETH ) and Solana ($SOL ) account for significantly smaller shares with shorter planning horizons. Investors expect them to demonstrate value: if the growth of the DeFi, stablecoin, and tokenization sectors does not translate into an increase in the value of the tokens themselves, institutions are prepared to exit these assets in the coming years.
