Data: The proportion of traditional hedge funds holding cryptocurrencies has risen to 55%

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and PwC's joint survey shows that the proportion of traditional hedge funds holding cryptocurrencies has increased from 47% in 2024 to 55% this year. The survey covers 122 institutional investors and hedge fund management companies globally, managing nearly $1 trillion in assets.

47% of the surveyed institutional investors stated that the current regulatory environment encourages them to increase their cryptocurrency allocations, primarily benefiting from Trump's appointment of cryptocurrency-friendly regulatory heads and the signing of the GENIUS Act. Among cryptocurrency-specific funds, Bitcoin remains the most popular asset, followed by Ethereum and Solana. Traditional hedge funds allocate an average of 7% of their managed assets to cryptocurrencies, up from 6% last year. 71% of respondents plan to increase their cryptocurrency exposure in the next twelve months.