Institutions Ride Out Crypto Market Turbulence

Institutional investors in crypto are holding steady despite the turmoil between Q4 2025 and Q2 2026, according to a survey by Bitwise. The market fell about 50% during this period, but none of the 15 institutions surveyed cut their allocation.

Crypto allocations remain relatively small across these portfolios, ranging from 0.5% to 13% of investable assets. Most hold between 1% and 2%. Exposure is spread across ETFs, direct crypto holdings, venture capital, and hedge funds.

Bitcoin remains the institutional favorite, with every institution that owns crypto also owning BTC ($84,063.00). Many see it as a store of value and a hedge against currency debasement, often comparing it with gold.