Nomura Survey: 80% of Institutional Investors Willing to Allocate 2-5% to Cryptocurrencies

Gate News message, April 16 — According to a recent survey by Japanese financial giant Nomura, 80% of institutional investors are willing to allocate 2-5% of their assets to cryptocurrencies. The “2026 Digital Asset Institutional Investor Survey” reveals that institutions view the current market as a preparatory phase rather than an immediate entry point.

Institutional investors prioritize yield-generating strategies over simple price appreciation. More than two-thirds of survey participants are interested in staking and other decentralized finance mechanisms, 65% are exploring lending and tokenized assets, and 63% are interested in derivatives and stablecoins. Additionally, 63% of participants believe stablecoins have practical use cases including cash management, cross-border payments, and investment in tokenized assets, with a preference for stablecoins issued by major financial institutions.

Nomura’s findings indicate that regulatory clarity, increased institutional awareness, and improved risk management frameworks are critical factors for driving further growth in institutional cryptocurrency investment.