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80% of Institutional Investors Plan to Pile Into Crypto and DeFi
Nomura's 2026 Digital Asset Institutional Investor Survey, covering institutions managing over $60 billion in AUM, found that 80% of respondents plan to allocate 2-5% of total AUM to crypto, with 65% treating it as a portfolio diversification tool alongside traditional asset classes. DeFi mechanics drew strong interest, with over 66% targeting staking exposure, 65% focused on lending and tokenized assets, and 63% exploring derivatives and stablecoins for use cases including cash management and cross-border payments, with clear preference for stablecoins issued by established financial institutions. Nomura characterized the findings as reflecting a preparatory period rather than active deployment, citing valuation methodology gaps, price volatility, and regulatory uncertainty as the primary barriers.
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