TechFlow News, March 18: According to a report by Cointelegraph, a joint institutional survey conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon found that 74% of surveyed institutional investors expect cryptocurrency prices to rise within the next 12 months, while 73% plan to increase their digital asset allocations in 2026. The survey, conducted in January this year, covered 351 institutional investors.
Regarding investment methods, two-thirds of respondents indicated that exchange-traded products (ETPs) and other regulated instruments have become their preferred channels for gaining exposure to crypto assets. Over three-quarters of respondents identified regulatory clarity on market structure as the top priority requiring clarification.
In terms of responding to market volatility, 49% of respondents stated that recent market turbulence has prompted them to place greater emphasis on risk management, liquidity, and position sizing—rather than reducing holdings.
On stablecoins and tokenized assets, 85% of respondents reported already using or planning to use stablecoins for payments and financial management, while 83% believe passage of the GENIUS Act will boost financial institutions’ willingness to participate in stablecoin markets. Additionally, 63% of respondents expressed interest in tokenized assets, and 61% anticipate tokenization will significantly impact market structure.
