Franklin Templeton: Institutions to significantly boost crypto allocation in 2026

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton predicts that institutional investors will significantly increase their allocation to cryptocurrencies starting next year. In an interview with DL News, Robert Crossley, head of Global Industry Advisory Services at Franklin Templeton, said the crypto market is no longer the exclusive domain of a specific group. He noted that traditional institutions focused on portfolio diversification and long-term strategies are now considering entering the space, which is narrowing the gap between established and younger investors. Crossley highlighted that 126 crypto ETFs are currently pending approval, viewing their potential launch as a useful way to improve market accessibility. He added that future market interest will likely expand to asset tokenization and on-chain fund management.