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Majority Of Institutions are Bullish on Short-Term Growth
A new market survey reveals an upswing in traditional investors, maintaining momentum despite shaky waters. Swiss banking group Sygnum conducted research that marked the prevailing market sentiment among 1,000 investors from several jurisdictions.
According to the survey, approximately 73% of investors are backing digital assets due to expectations of higher returns. These investors see potential gains in top assets, reinforcing decisions to fund strategic market investors.
The corporate crypto reserve has been a recurring theme among investors due to the high capital flows this year. As adoption soars, large investors have flagged opportunities to diversify their balance sheets and capitalize on net gains from growing markets.
Most participants underline Bitcoin’s rapid surge since the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened the gates to a new window for traditional capital.
 
Subsequently, the Bitcoin price spiked to multiple highs, first surpassing $84k before surging to $100k and eventually reaching the $125k mark. The success of Bitcoin products sparked interest in Ethereum, with other altcoins, such as Solana (SOL) and XRP, also in development.
Over 60% of participants indicated that they would increase their holdings, suggesting another bullish uptick. Although speculation remains, since the biggest driver is institutional capital, traders are keen on the jump after the dip.
It is worth noting that this high sentiment follows a red wave that triggered massive liquidations in the market. Furthermore, 55% of surveyed investors pitched a short-term uptick amid growing adoption and use cases.
At the start of Q4 2025, pro-crypto analysts projected that the bull run was not over, citing historical ‘Uptober’ and November runs. Lucas Schweiger, the lead crypto reporter at Sygnum, added that despite uncertainties, investors are better informed of market cycles after the survey.
“The story of 2025 is one of measured risk, pending regulatory decisions, and powerful demand catalysts against a backdrop of fiscal and geopolitical pressures… But investors are now better informed. Discipline has tempered exuberance, but not conviction, in the market’s long-term growth trajectory.”
Investors also turned their interest to staking to drive gains. Eighty % of investors backed wider crypto ETF interests beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, while 70% expressed leanings toward products that offered staking rewards.
