In a bold move to capitalize on the burgeoning digital asset treasury sector, global digital asset banking group Sygnum has unveiled its new institutional crypto asset management service, Sygnum Select. Launched on Thursday, this discretionary mandate service brings the precision and sophistication of Swiss banking to the crypto world, addressing the growing need for professional-grade management in the $100 billion corporate crypto treasury market.
“As digital assets mature and institutional adoption accelerates, we’re seeing a clear shift in what clients need,” said Sygnum Chief Investment Officer Fabian Dori. “Crypto foundations and corporate treasuries are no longer simply looking for custody and trading; they want a trusted, regulated counterparty who can actively manage their assets with the same discipline and holistic approach as a traditional private bank.”
Meeting the Demand for Professional Management
The service launches with live client mandates, managing over $200 million in actively managed portfolios. This comes at a time when corporate and public digital asset treasuries (DATs) are holding over $100 billion in crypto assets, with 1.13 million BTC held by public companies and 287,990 BTC held by private firms, collectively worth $97 billion, according to BitcoinTreasuries.
However, not all DATs have been successful. Ether treasury ETHZilla, for example, rebranded to “Forum” and pivoted away from holding crypto following a 20% stock slide year to date. Similarly, the world’s largest BNB treasury company, CEA Industries, has crashed 94% from its high last year, reportedly due to a “secret side agreement” with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s family office, YZi Labs.
Comprehensive Portfolio Management
Sygnum Select takes full execution authority within a client’s agreed investment framework, handling strategic asset allocation, active rebalancing, and risk oversight. The live mandates include a diverse range of strategies, such as spot, staking, hedging, derivatives, tokenized securities, and market-neutral strategies, with most portfolios combining traditional and crypto assets.
“Clients can now access bespoke portfolio management that combines what traditional asset managers or crypto-native firms can offer,” explained Markus Haemmerli, Sygnum’s head of portfolio management. The service is initially available only to Swiss clients, but broader geographic expansion is planned.
Building on a Strong Foundation
Sygnum’s move is supported by its robust financial standing. In January, the Swiss crypto bank raised more than 750 BTC for its market-neutral Bitcoin (BTC) fund, which posted an annualized return of 8.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Sygnum reached a post-money valuation of more than $1 billion after securing $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth round in January 2025.
With the digital asset market continuing to evolve, Sygnum’s Sygnum Select is poised to address the growing demand for professional, institutional-grade management, providing a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world. As the sector matures, the integration of such services will be crucial for the continued growth and stability of digital asset treasuries.
“The launch of Sygnum Select is a significant step forward in the professionalization of the digital asset market,” concluded Dori. “It reflects the growing maturity and sophistication of the sector, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this evolution.”
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