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In 2025, 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocation of funds to crypto holdings, according to a report by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon.The report, which was <a href="https://www.coinbase.com/blog/rising-allocations-broadening-use-cases-new-research-from-EY-parthenon-and-Coinbase" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">published</a> on Mar. 18 on Coinbase’s blog, collected opinions from decision-makers in 352 companies. It revealed that there is a growing belief that cryptocurrency will continue to yield strong returns.Over half (59%) of those surveyed plan to allocate at least 5% of their assets under management to digital assets this year. This shift signals that crypto is moving beyond its reputation as a niche investment and is becoming a core part of institutional portfolios.84% of investors are either using or considering using <a href="https://crypto.news/stablecoins-now-represent-over-1-of-us-dollar-money-supply-data-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">stablecoins</a>, which have gained massive traction in the past year. Although stablecoins have historically been used to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, they are currently being explored for use in yield generation, foreign exchange, cash management, and payments, among other areas.You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/tokenized-rwas-go-onchain-as-ondo-finance-launches-institutional-l1-blockchain/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Tokenized RWAs go onchain as Ondo Finance launches institutional L1 blockchain </a>Institutional interest in decentralized finance is rising as well. While only 24% of surveyed investors currently engage with DeFi, that figure is expected to reach 75% within two years. Many businesses view DeFi as a chance to gain access to the lending, derivatives, and staking markets.73% of respondents said they own assets other than Bitcoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/ethereum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETH</a>), indicating that interest in altcoins is still high. Ripple (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/xrp/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a>) and Solana (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/solana/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SOL</a>) are the most commonly held, and many investors are considering single-asset exchange-traded products for altcoins.Even with the optimism, there are still obstacles to overcome. Investors’ top concerns are <a href="https://crypto.news/u-s-banking-lawyer-stablecoins-need-regulation-similar-to-banks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">regulatory</a> uncertainty (52%), market volatility (47%), and secure custody (33%). 68% of respondents believe that more transparent regulations will contribute to future market expansion.In a related development, on Mar. 17, Securitize and Ethena Labs <a href="https://crypto.news/ethena-and-securitize-launch-converge-a-blockchain-for-tokenized-assets/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">launched</a> Converge, a blockchain designed to support institutional adoption of tokenized assets. Backed by leading companies like Aave Labs, Pendle, and Maple Finance, the Ethereum-compatible network seeks to connect DeFi and traditional finance by offering a regulated setting for tokenized assets.You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/circles-allaire-urges-us-oversight-for-dollar-pegged-stablecoins/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Circle’s Allaire urges US oversight for dollar-pegged stablecoins </a>

Report: 83% of institutional investors plan to increase crypto holdings

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