Hedge Funds Increase Cryptocurrency Holdings Amid Regulatory Support

According to Odaily, a joint survey by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and PwC reveals that the proportion of traditional hedge funds holding cryptocurrencies has risen from 47% in 2024 to 55% this year. The survey included 122 global institutional investors and hedge fund management companies, managing nearly $1 trillion in assets. Of the respondents, 47% indicated that the current regulatory environment encourages them to increase cryptocurrency allocations. This shift is largely attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump's appointment of crypto-friendly regulatory leaders and the signing of the GENIUS Act. Among cryptocurrency-focused funds, Bitcoin remains the most popular asset, followed by Ethereum and Solana. Traditional hedge funds have, on average, allocated 7% of their managed assets to cryptocurrencies, up from 6% last year. Additionally, 71% of respondents plan to increase their cryptocurrency exposure in the next twelve months.