Sandmark Report Reveals Institutional Crypto Confidence Tied to Experience and Regulation
Event summary
- Sandmark published its first Crypto Intelligence Report on April 9, 2026, surveying 5,000 finance professionals across 8 countries.
- 38% of crypto-holding finance professionals view crypto as a growth opportunity with strong upside potential.
- 42% cite regulatory uncertainty as the primary barrier to greater institutional involvement.
- Elon Musk drives the strongest positive sentiment (51%) among surveyed finance professionals.
- Just 10% of finance professionals who own crypto perceive it as high risk, compared to 25% of the wider professional finance community.
The big picture
Sandmark's report highlights a growing divide between institutional and retail crypto investors, with experience and regulatory clarity emerging as key drivers of confidence. The findings suggest that as regulatory frameworks solidify, institutional capital may increasingly flow into crypto assets, potentially reshaping the market's structure and dynamics. The report also underscores the outsized role of high-profile individuals in influencing investor sentiment, adding a layer of volatility to the market.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Clarity
- How the pace of regulatory developments will affect institutional crypto adoption.
- Market Maturity
- Whether the shift from retail to institutional crypto investment will sustain current optimism levels.
- Influence Dynamics
- How public figures like Elon Musk will continue to shape crypto sentiment among finance professionals.
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