Nomura Securities: 65% of institutions view cryptocurrencies as a diversification tool for their investment portfolios, with their willingness to allocate continuing to rise.

ME News Report, April 19 (UTC+8), Nomura Securities released the latest survey showing that institutional investors’ interest in crypto assets continues to rise, with 65% of respondents viewing them as a diversification tool for their portfolios. The survey covered over 500 investment professionals in Japan. The results indicate that the proportion of those optimistic about crypto assets in the next year increased from 25% in 2024 to 31%, while the percentage holding negative views decreased. Additionally, 79% of institutions planning to allocate are expected to enter the market within the next three years, but most anticipate a cautious allocation ratio, typically between 2% and 5%. Furthermore, over 60% of respondents showed interest in yield strategies such as staking, lending, derivatives, and tokenized assets, with 63% optimistic about the application of stablecoins in fund management, cross-border payments, and other scenarios. (Source: PANews)