Coinbase’s ($COIN) 2022 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Outlook Survey came out yesterday. You can find it here if you want to read it yourself.
The survey involved 140 institutions representing roughly $2.6 trillion in assets under management.
We’ve summarized some key points made in the report:
Will crypto move higher over the next 12 months?
- 62% of institutions increased their allocation to crypto, 12% reported decreases.
Will crypto increase over the long term?
- 58% expect their assets in crypto to increase over the next three years, 36% to stay the same, and only 6% expect a decrease.
How crypto is deployed or will be deployed within their investment framework.
Main considerations when investing in digital assets.
- Digital assets offered one of the most attractive opportunities to generate alpha.
- Interestingly, yield opportunities were the second highest consideration.
Greatest concern(s) when considering investing.
- 52% cited an uncertain regulatory environment as a concern when considering investing in cryptocurrencies.
- Institutional investors also cited regulatory framework and compliance necessary for future growth.
Other key takeaways:
- 47% cited Terra Luna’s crash and Three Arrows Capital (3AC) as a call to action for regulators.
- 70% cited real-world use and application necessary for growth in the space.
- 72% believe digital assets are here to stay (86% among those currently in the space, 64% among those planning to invest in the space).
- 58% of investors expect to increase their allocations over the next three years.
- 59% are currently using a buy-and-hold approach. 📌