Nomura survey: Nearly 80% of institutional investors plan to allocate to cryptocurrencies, with DeFi and stablecoins becoming the focus.

CoinFeed reported on April 17th, citing DL News, that a 2026 survey of institutional investors in digital assets released by Japanese financial giant Nomura Securities shows that nearly 80% of institutional investors plan to invest 2% to 5% of their total assets under management in cryptocurrencies. The surveyed institutions manage over $60 billion in assets, encompassing hedge funds, pension funds, family offices, and others. 65% of respondents view cryptocurrencies as a diversification tool, alongside stocks, bonds, and commodities. Over two-thirds of respondents want exposure to DeFi yields such as staking, 65% are interested in lending and tokenized assets, and 63% are interested in derivatives and stablecoins. 63% of respondents believe stablecoins have practical uses, including managing cash, cross-border payments, and investing in crypto and tokenized assets; stablecoins issued by major financial institutions are considered the most trustworthy.