Institutions embrace crypto for diversification, study finds

A recent Nomura and Laser Digital study reveals a significant shift in institutional investor sentiment towards cryptocurrencies. The survey indicates that 65% of institutional investors now view crypto as a crucial tool for portfolio diversification, a notable increase in acceptance. Furthermore, 31% of these investors hold a positive outlook on crypto, up from 25% last year, signaling growing confidence. This enhanced interest is driven by improving regulatory clarity and the introduction of new investment products like ETFs, encouraging deeper engagement beyond simple price speculation into areas such as staking and tokenized assets.