Institutional investors now account for nearly three-quarters of crypto trading volumes, underscoring how Wall Street’s growing presence is reshaping digital asset markets and dampening the extreme volatility that once defined the sector.

Institutional traders represented a record 72% of total crypto trading volume in the second quarter of 2026, up from 68% in the first quarter, according to a report by crypto market maker, Wintermute. The shift comes as hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and banks continue to expand their exposure to digital assets through regulated products and sophisticated trading infrastructure.

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