According to a joint survey by the Association of Alternative Investment Management (AIMA) and PwC, the proportion of cryptocurrencies held by traditional hedge funds has increased from 47% in 2024 to 55% this year.

The survey covered 122 institutional investors and hedge fund management companies worldwide, managing nearly $1 trillion in assets. 47% of the surveyed institutional investors indicated that the current regulatory environment encourages them to increase their cryptocurrency allocations, primarily benefiting from Trump's appointment of a cryptocurrency-friendly regulator and the signing of the GENIUS Act.

Among cryptocurrency-focused funds, Bitcoin remains the most popular asset, followed by Ethereum and Solana. Traditional hedge funds allocate an average of 7% of their assets under management to cryptocurrencies, up from 6% last year. 71% of respondents plan to increase their cryptocurrency exposure in the next twelve months. (Bloomberg)