83% of Institutions Plan to Increase Crypto Allocations in 2025, Coinbase Report Reveals
Institutional investors are betting big on crypto, with 83% planning to increase allocations in 2025, according to a new report from Coinbase and EY-Parthenon.
The study, which surveyed over 350 institutional investors, found that nearly three-quarters of firms already hold cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin (BTC $82,525) and Ether (ETH $4,238), with XRP (XRP $2.28) and Solana (SOL $125.28) emerging as top choices.
Growing Interest in Altcoins and ETFs
Altcoin holdings could see an even greater boost if U.S. regulators approve long-awaited altcoin ETFs this year. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts predict Litecoin (LTC $89.75), Solana (SOL), and XRP (XRP) are likely to receive early approvals.
The institutional push for crypto investment follows the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) launch of Solana futures on March 17, a major step toward mainstream adoption of altcoins.
Stablecoins and DeFi on the Rise
Meanwhile, stablecoins continue to gain traction among institutions, with 84% of respondents either holding or exploring stablecoin investments.
Surveyed firms cited stablecoins' role in foreign exchange (69%), internal cash management (68%), and external payments (63%) as key drivers of adoption.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is also expected to see a major boom, with institutional use projected to jump from 24% today to nearly 75% in two years. Key DeFi interests include derivatives, staking, lending, and yield farming.
Crypto Market Outlook
With institutional investors increasingly viewing crypto as a top opportunity for risk-adjusted returns, the sector is poised for significant growth.
Stay tuned as regulatory decisions and market trends shape the next phase of institutional crypto adoption.
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