Coinbase Announces Latest Survey Results! What Do Institutional Investors Expect in Cryptocurrency Prices?

While Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins have yet to experience the strong rally they were hoping for, institutional investors expect a rise in the coming months.

In a joint survey conducted by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon, the majority of participants stated that they expect cryptocurrency prices to rise in the next 12 months.

According to a survey of 351 institutional investors conducted in January, 73% of participants stated that they plan to increase their cryptocurrency investments in 2026, and 74% expect cryptocurrency prices to rise in the next 12 months.

Coinbase’s head of institutional research, David Duong, commented on the survey results: “People are still interested in crypto, they want to see tighter risk controls, but they want to maintain their allocation.”

Two-thirds of those surveyed said that ETFs and other regulated instruments have become their most popular method of accessing cryptocurrencies.

In this context, the majority of participants cited regulation as a significant factor in increasing institutional participation.

Another notable finding in the survey results was the use of stablecoins. According to the findings, 85% of participants are using or planning to use stablecoins for payments and treasury transactions. The primary use cases were listed as payment processing and internal cash management.

*This is not investment advice.