Sygnum survey finds rising institutional Crypto demand

Institutional investors are maintaining confidence in digital assets despite a sharp market correction in October, according to a new global survey by Swiss crypto banking group Sygnum.

The report, released Tuesday, found that 61% of institutional investors plan to increase their cryptocurrency exposure, while 55% remain bullish on the market’s short-term outlook.

The survey polled over 1,000 institutional and professional investors across 43 countries, offering one of the most comprehensive insights into global institutional sentiment toward digital assets in late 2025.

Investor Sentiment and Motivations

Despite the industry’s recovery from a record $20 billion market crash in early October, institutional participation remains robust. Roughly 73% of respondents cited expectations of higher long-term returns as their main reason for investing in crypto.

Sygnum said the results reflect “disciplined optimism” rather than speculative exuberance, suggesting a more mature phase for the digital asset ecosystem.

“The story of 2025 is one of measured risk, pending regulatory decisions, and powerful demand catalysts against a backdrop of fiscal and geopolitical pressures,” said Lucas Schweiger, Sygnum’s lead researcher for crypto asset ecosystems. “But investors are now better informed. Discipline has tempered exuberance, but not conviction, in the market’s long-term growth trajectory.”

Key Catalysts and Diversification Strategies

The report highlights that at least 16 crypto ETF applications remain pending with U.S. regulators, delays compounded by the 40-day government shutdown. Approvals of new altcoin ETFs and the long-awaited Market Structure Bill are viewed as key catalysts that could shape institutional strategies heading into 2026.

Sygnum’s analysis suggests that institutions are increasingly seeking diversified exposure across multiple digital assets, including Ethereum, Solana, and emerging Layer-2 tokens.

Overall Outlook

Despite ongoing volatility and policy uncertainty, the overall institutional outlook remains constructive and forward-looking, marking a continued shift toward mainstream crypto adoption in the global financial system.

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