GLG Network Survey: Cryptocurrency

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SURVEY DETAILS
TARGET POPULATION

For this Network Survey, GLG surveyed 70 portfolio managers, investment and venture capital analysts, wealth managers working in finance companies across the US and Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France).

 

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents shared perspectives on how demand for cryptocurrency investments has evolved in their countries over the past 3 years and how they expect it to change in the near future.
  • The survey also explored the growing role of stablecoins in cryptocurrency use cases and shared views on blockchain technology as a driver of innovation.
  • Lastly, the survey identified key challenges and enablers for broader cryptocurrency adoption, including market volatility, regulatory clarity, client understanding, and infrastructure improvements.

 

Examples of findings:

  • More than nine-in-ten (94%) respondents believe that the rate of cryptocurrency adoption by institutions has increased or increased significantly in the last 2 years.
  • The main driver for cryptocurrency investment demand is global trading opportunities, according to 73% of experts, followed by the innovation in blockchain-based applications (71%).
  • Liquidity is the most important attribute of emerging cryptocurrencies over the next 5 years, according to almost one-third (31%) of experts.

 

Deliverables

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Scott Gilbert, Chief Economist of Gilbert Economics LLC.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

Sample Questions

  • How do you expect the role of blockchain in financial advising to evolve over the next 5 years?
  • In your opinion, which cryptocurrency do you believe will experience the largest growth over the next 5 years?
  • Which of the following do you think are the most effective ways to actively engage with cryptocurrency regulators?
  • How likely are you to recommend cryptocurrency ETFs to investors in 2025?
  • Which of the following are the biggest barriers or challenges you face when advising on blockchain or crypto investments?
  • Which of the following reasons do you think are driving the increased relevance and use of stablecoins in cryptocurrency investments?
  • What is the approximate value of assets you currently manage or advise on that include exposure to cryptocurrency?

Access

This survey is available to subscribers of the Financial & Business Services (FBS) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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