A 2026 survey by Nomura Securities reveals that nearly 80% of institutional investors plan to allocate 2%–5% of their assets to cryptocurrencies, although most remain in the preparatory phase. The survey included institutions managing over $60 billion, such as family offices and public entities. Notably, 65% of respondents view crypto as a tool for asset allocation. In terms of investment focus, over two-thirds are interested in DeFi yields like staking, 65% in lending and tokenized assets, and 63% in derivatives and stablecoins.