61% of institutions plan to increase their holdings of crypto assets, potentially signaling the "next wave of institutional funding."

A recent study by Swiss crypto bank Sygnum shows that institutional investors remain confident in crypto assets despite the sharp market correction in October. Approximately 61% of institutions plan to increase their crypto exposure in the coming months, and 55% of respondents hold a short-term bullish view. The report indicates that about 73% of institutions continue to allocate to crypto assets due to anticipated future returns, even as the market continues to recover from the $20 billion plunge in early October. Lucas Schweiger, Head of Research at Sygnum, stated that 2025 will be a year of "risk convergence and strong demand," with regulation and ETF developments potentially being key catalysts. Currently, at least 16 crypto ETF applications are awaiting approval from the US SEC, with progress delayed due to the government shutdown. Furthermore, over 80% of institutions expressed interest in crypto ETFs other than BTC and ETH, with 70% stating they would begin or increase their investments if ETFs offered staking yields. Sygnum believes that staking ETFs may become the next driver of institutional funding in the crypto market. (CoinTelegraph)