WisdomTree: Crypto market shifting from retail speculation to institutional investment

U.S. asset manager WisdomTree has released a report arguing that the cryptocurrency market is transitioning from a phase dominated by retail speculation to one of strategic investment by institutions, Decrypt reported. According to the report, the "growth phase" of crypto is over, ending the era of boom-and-bust cycles driven by individual investors. WisdomTree stated that institutions are now taking the lead, shifting the market's focus from speculation to principles of portfolio management. This increased institutional focus has also led to reduced volatility. Additionally, the report noted that strengthened regulations now act as a filter rather than a barrier, and the debate has moved from whether to hold crypto to how it should be utilized.