Institutional investors now account for a record 72% of crypto trading activity, according to a new report from market maker Wintermute cited by CoinDesk. The report says institutions have taken a leading role in digital-asset markets, a shift that has coincided with lower volatility across the sector. It also points to a more selective pattern in altcoin flows rather than broad-based rotation, suggesting capital is moving with greater discrimination than in earlier market cycles. At the same time, tokenized assets are continuing to expand, adding another area of growth tied to deeper participation from traditional finance. The article was published by CoinDesk on July 30, 2026.
Institutional investors now dominate crypto trading, with their share reaching a record 72%, according to a new report from market maker Wintermute cited by CoinDesk.
Institutions take the lead in crypto trading
The Wintermute report says institutions have become the dominant force in crypto markets. Their share of trading activity has climbed to 72%, the highest level cited in the report.
Volatility cools as market structure changes
Wintermute said the heavier presence of institutional capital has been accompanied by lower volatility in crypto markets. The report also said altcoin flows have turned more selective, while tokenized assets continue to grow.
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