A recent CoinShares report reveals that 63% of institutional investors allocate to cryptocurrencies primarily for diversification and client demand, a significant increase from 36% two years ago. Speculation now accounts for just 15% of crypto allocations, down sharply from previous levels. The survey, conducted in May 2026, included responses from 26 institutions managing $1.3 trillion in assets. Bitcoin remains the leading asset in growth outlook rankings, though interest in Ethereum and Solana is rising. Together, Bitcoin and Ethereum make up 58% of portfolio responses, while legacy altcoins like Cardano and Polkadot are losing ground. Corporate restrictions have overtaken regulation as the main barrier to deeper crypto allocations, with legacy systems at large institutions posing significant challenges.