[Survey Shows 55% of Traditional Hedge Funds Hold Cryptocurrencies This Year]
According to the latest survey by the Alternative Investment Management Association and PwC, the proportion of traditional hedge funds holding cryptocurrencies this year will rise from 47% in 2024 to 55%. The survey, conducted in the first half of 2025, covered 122 institutional investors and hedge fund managers globally, managing nearly $1 trillion in assets. The survey indicates that, on average, hedge funds allocate 7% of their assets to cryptocurrencies, up from 6% in 2024, with more than half allocating less than 2%. Additionally, 71% of respondents plan to increase cryptocurrency investments in the next 12 months. Cryptocurrency derivatives are the most popular investment method, accounting for 67%, while the proportion of spot trading has increased from 25% to 40%. Among funds focused on cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has the largest holdings, followed by Ethereum and Solana, with 73% of funds holding Solana, up from 45% in 2024.