• Nomura published its 2026 Institutional Investor Survey showing improved sentiment on crypto assets, with 31% positive over next year versus 25% in prior survey.
• Negative outlook fell to 18% from 23%, signaling a net shift toward risk-on positioning in digital assets.
• Crypto assets were increasingly viewed as a diversification tool, with 65% citing diversification versus 62% previously.
• Among investors planning to invest over next three years, 60% expected allocations of 2% to less than 5% of portfolios.
• Survey flagged persistent adoption hurdles, led by lack of fundamental valuation frameworks plus counterparty risk.

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