
Bitwise: Institutions See Bitcoin as Gold but Allocate It Like Tech
- —Institutions treat Bitcoin as an inflation hedge on par with gold
- —In allocations, crypto sits in the tech and innovation bucket alongside AI and space
- —Board approval procedures, not volatility, are the biggest obstacle to investment
- —During the October 2025 to April 2026 selloff, surveyed institutions did not cut positions and many added
Why it matters: Clearer regulation could accelerate institutional inflows into Bitcoin, supporting prices and reducing volatility.
Source: Siam Blockchain