Institutions stay bullish on crypto into Q4 but brace for 2026 downturn: Sygnum
Sygnum Bank's report shows institutions plan increased crypto investment through Q4 but anticipate a market slowdown by 2026.Summary
A Sygnum Bank report, based on a survey of over 1,000 investors, indicates that institutional investors remain bullish on cryptocurrency allocations through the fourth quarter, with 61% planning to increase digital asset investments. Diversification is now the primary investment driver, signaling a shift toward crypto as a recognized portfolio component rather than just a speculative trade. Active management strategies (42%) are preferred over index exposure (39%), and interest in non-Bitcoin/Ether ETFs, especially for Solana and tokenized real-world assets, is growing. However, sentiment turns cautious beyond year-end, as investors brace for a potential downturn around mid-2026 when current macroeconomic tailwinds and liquidity growth are expected to plateau, despite strong long-term conviction in crypto's role for wealth preservation.
(Source：The Block)