Bitwise survey of 15 major institutions reveals key crypto investment trends

A Bitwise survey of 15 global institutional investors indicates a shift from debating whether to allocate to crypto toward determining how much to allocate. Bitcoin is widely viewed as a store of value comparable to gold, while Ethereum and Solana are treated as venture-stage technology bets. Institutional allocations typically range from 1% to 2%. Notably, none of the surveyed institutions reduced their positions during the 50% market drawdown between October 2025 and April 2026, citing long-term conviction over price volatility. Primary barriers to entry remain governance, reputation, and operational concerns rather than investment merit.