"55% of traditional hedge funds hold cryptoassets"

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AIMA survey reported that 55% of traditional hedge funds are already invested in cryptoassets.
The surveyed funds reportedly allocate an average of 7% of their portfolios to cryptoasset-related assets.
71% of respondents said they plan to increase their cryptoasset allocations within the next year, and this was analyzed as being influenced by clearer regulatory frameworks in the U.S.

The entry of traditional financial institutions into the crypto market is accelerating. According to a new survey, more than half of all hedge funds are already invested in cryptocurrencies, and many funds plan to increase their allocations going forward.

On the 7th (local time), Cointelegraph cited a survey by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), saying, "As of 2025, 55% of traditional hedge funds are invested in cryptoassets." This is an 8 percentage-point increase from 47% in the 2024 survey.

The survey was conducted with a total of 122 hedge fund managers, whose assets under management (AUM) totaled $982 billion.

AIMA said the participating funds allocate on average 7% of their portfolios to cryptoasset-related assets. However, most funds still maintain a conservative approach, with the majority investing less than 2%.

Nevertheless, 71% of respondents said they plan to increase their cryptoasset allocations within the next year. This is analyzed as being due to clearer cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks in the U.S. boosting institutional confidence.

AIMA evaluated that "the establishment of a clear regulatory environment in the U.S. is accelerating the entry of traditional financial institutions," and that "institutional investors' interest is turning into a structural change rather than a temporary trend."

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