According to a recent study by Swiss crypto bank Sygnum, despite a significant market correction in October, institutional investors remain confident in crypto assets. Approximately 61% of institutions plan to increase their crypto investment exposure in the coming months, and 55% of respondents hold a short-term bullish view.

The report indicates that approximately 73% of institutions continue to allocate to crypto assets due to anticipated future returns, despite the market still recovering from the $20 billion plunge in early October. Lucas Schweiger, Head of Research at Sygnum, stated that 2025 will be a year of "risk convergence and strong demand," with regulatory developments and ETF progress potentially being key catalysts. Currently, at least 16 crypto ETF applications are awaiting approval from the U.S. SEC, with progress delayed due to the government shutdown.

Furthermore, over 80% of institutions expressed interest in crypto ETFs other than BTC and ETH, with 70% stating they would begin or increase their investments if the ETFs offered staking yields. Sygnum believes that staking ETFs may become the next driver of institutional funding in the crypto market. (CoinTelegraph)