Institutional crypto trading hits a record 72% as Wall Street calms crypto’s wild swings
A new report from market maker Wintermute found that institutions now dominate crypto trading, driving lower volatility, selective altcoin flows and growth in tokenized assets.
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Summary
- Institutions accounted for a record 72% of spot trading volume on Wintermute’s OTC desk in the first half of 2026.
- The report says institutional capital is reducing volatility while concentrating liquidity in a smaller group of cryptocurrencies.
- Demand for crypto derivatives and tokenized real-world assets continued to grow as professional investors expanded beyond spot trading.
