Institutional Investors Dominate Crypto Trading Volumes

Institutional investors now account for nearly three-quarters of crypto trading volumes, up from 68% in Q1 2026 to a record 72% in Q2.

This shift underscores how Wall Street's growing presence is reshaping digital asset markets and reducing volatility, according to a report by Wintermute.

The increasing dominance of professional investors has fundamentally changed crypto market dynamics, with bitcoin and ether experiencing smaller price swings despite continued macro-economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical tensions.