Institutions Hold Firm on Bitcoin Despite 50% Market Crash
A recent survey by Bitwise found that institutions held onto their Bitcoin (BTC) investments even during the 50% market drop between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026. The crypto asset manager interviewed 15 major institutions, none of which reduced their BTC holdings during this period. Some institutions even bought more BTC as prices fell.
According to Bitwise, these institutions are not treating Bitcoin as a short-term trade. Every firm with crypto exposure held Bitcoin, and for most, it was their first, largest, and longest-held digital asset. Many viewed Bitcoin as a store of value, comparable to gold, which can protect against fiat currency devaluation.
Ethereum (ETH) and Solana were usually held in smaller amounts and for shorter periods by these institutions. The survey suggests that big institutions are not quick to dump crypto when markets crash, contradicting the idea that they would sell their investments during a downturn.