Nomura Securities: Nearly 80% of institutions plan to invest in cryptocurrencies, with DeFi becoming a focus

Mars Finance News: The financial giant Nomura Securities released the “2026 Digital Asset Institutional Investor Survey,” which shows that nearly 80% of institutional investors plan to allocate 2% - 5% of their total managed assets to the cryptocurrency sector. Sixty-five percent of surveyed institutions view cryptocurrencies as a diversified tool alongside stocks, bonds, and commodities. The survey covers institutional investors and family offices managing over $60 billion in assets. In terms of investment directions, more than two-thirds of respondents hope to earn returns through DeFi mechanisms such as staking, 65% focus on lending and tokenized assets, and 63% are exploring derivatives and stablecoins. Additionally, 63% believe stablecoins have practical uses such as cash management, cross-border payments, and investment in tokenized assets, with stablecoins issued by major financial institutions being the most trusted. Nomura Securities states that clearer regulation, increased awareness, and improved risk control frameworks are key to expanding investments. Despite challenges such as the lack of clear valuation methods and regulatory uncertainties, the development of diversified investment products and improved risk management practices are accelerating institutional adoption.