Institutional Sentiment is Turning Bearish on Crypto: Sygnum
Despite the cautious outlook, most investors still plan to maintain or increase crypto holdings.
Institutional investors are turning cautious on crypto even as most plan to maintain or grow their holdings, according to Sygnum’s Future Finance 2025 report released Tuesday.
The survey of more than 1,000 investors across 43 countries found that sentiment has shifted to neutral or bearish in late 2025, with many waiting for clearer rules and new market drivers before investing more. Still, 60% plan to increase their crypto holdings this year, while only 4% expect to reduce them.
More than 80% of respondents see Bitcoin (BTC) as a valid treasury reserve, and 70% say holding cash instead of Bitcoin could be a missed opportunity over the next…
