63% of Institutions Cite Diversification in Crypto Allocations from $1.3T Survey
Fund managers covering $1.3 trillion in assets report 63% of current crypto allocations are for diversification and client demand, while speculation dropped to 15% from the previous survey. The weighted average portfolio allocation fell to 0.1% with a median holding of 1%.
1. Survey sample
The CoinShares quarterly survey polled 26 institutions covering $1.3T in assets, focusing on their crypto allocation rationales.
2. Drivers of Allocation
Diversification and client demand now account for 63% of allocations, replacing speculation which dropped to 15%.
3. Portfolio exposure
The weighted average crypto allocation across respondents is 0.1%, while the median institutional holding stands at 1%.
4. Barriers to growth
Corporate restrictions have overtaken regulation as the main obstacle to larger allocations, with legacy systems cited as key friction points.