Fidelity Says More Institutional Investors Are Holding Crypto

  • Respondents in Asia, Europe more likely to own digital assets
  • Price volatility, security questions remain top concerns
Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg
Lock
This article is for subscribers only.

Institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies increased this year even as prices tumbled as more investors begin to view digital assets as worthwhile holdings, according to a Fidelity Investments survey.

Nearly 60% of institutional investors surveyed said they were invested in digital assets in the first half of the year, a six-point increase from last year. The Institutional Investor Digital Assets Study found that four-in-five investors believe that investment portfolios should include digital assets.