The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran continues to increase oil prices and market tensions, while increasing inflation risks are negatively impacting Bitcoin and altcoins.
At this point, on the last day of the week, the cryptocurrency market started with a decline, with Bitcoin falling below $68,000 and Ethereum approaching the $2,000 level.
Other major altcoins also recorded declines reaching 5%. $XRP It has fallen 60% from its peak of $3.6 to around $1.3.
as $XRP As the price is falling sharply, institutional investors are planning to increase their allocation.
According to a survey conducted by Ernst & Young and Coinbase, 25% of institutional investors said they would invest. $XRP In 2026.
The survey included 351 institutional investors, most of whom manage more than $1 billion in assets.
73% of those surveyed said they plan to increase their crypto investments in 2026.
While Bitcoin maintains its leading position in institutional investor portfolios, investors are planning to expand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to other assets.
Institutional investors have indicated their intention to diversify beyond Bitcoin into other cryptocurrencies. $XRP Being one of them.
To date, 18% of institutions have indicated that they have already invested. $XRP25% plan to invest. $XRP In 2026.
$XRP has attracted large institutional investors following its spot ETF approval, with Goldman Sachs also investing around $154 million, data shows.
*This is not investment advice.
