Nomura Securities and its digital asset subsidiary, Laser Digital, conducted a survey from April 15 to April 26 of 547 Japanese investment managers, including institutional investors, family offices, and public service companies. The survey found that over half of the Japanese investment managers they spoke with plan to invest in digital assets within the next three years.
The survey revealed that 54% of respondents intend to invest in cryptocurrencies within the next three years, with 25% of companies expressing a positive attitude towards digital assets. 62% of respondents consider cryptocurrencies as an opportunity for diversified investment and view them as an asset class alongside cash, stocks, bonds, and commodities.
Furthermore, respondents also indicated that their preferred allocation to digital assets is between 2% and 5% of their assets under management (AUM), with nearly 80% stating that they plan to invest within a year.
On the other hand, for those already involved in cryptocurrencies or considering investing in digital assets, the main driving force for future investments is the development of new products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investment trusts, as well as collateral and lending products. The survey also revealed that approximately half of the respondents are interested in direct investments in Web3 projects or investments through venture capital funds.
However, barriers such as counterparty risk, high volatility, and regulatory requirements still remain as the main obstacles for some investment managers to invest in digital assets.
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