Bitwise: Large Institutions Held Crypto Through 50% Market Crash
- —None of the 15 institutions cut crypto exposure during the 50% crash
- —Every respondent with crypto holdings owns bitcoin, usually the largest position
- —Most allocate 1–2% of assets to crypto, increasingly via exchange-traded funds
- —No participant cited falling prices as a reason to exit crypto
Why it matters: The survey suggests institutions treat crypto as a long-term allocation rather than a trade, reducing the risk of broad forced selling during drawdowns.
Source: Crypto Insiders