65% of institutions now call crypto essential

65% of institutions now call crypto essential

From Token Metrics Daily Pulse by Token Metrics

April 19, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the rising conviction of institutional investors in crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier amidst fluctuating prices.

65% of institutional investors call crypto a vital diversifier. BTC sits at $75K and sliding. Memes up 33% in a week. Conviction is rising while prices drift lower. Today's key developments: • A Nomura study finds 65% of institutional investors now view crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier — the highest reading the firm has recorded. • Kelp DAO's rsETH bridge was exploited for $292 million — 2026's largest crypto hack — with wrapped ETH stranded across 20 chains in a LayerZero-based attack. • Alcoa is selling its dormant Massena, New York smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin mining and AI data center operations — a former industrial site converting to crypto infrastructure. 📰 Read the full Daily Pulse: https://pulse.tokenmetrics.com/p/65-of-institutions-now-call-crypto-essential-apr-19-2026?utm_source=spreaker&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=daily_pulse_podcast 🔔 Subscribe for daily crypto market updates! ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #dailypulse #tokenmetrics Sign up for the Daily Pulse at tokenmetrics.com

Topics covered

  • institutional investment
  • crypto market trends
  • Bitcoin mining
  • crypto infrastructure
  • portfolio diversification

Keywords

  • crypto
  • Bitcoin
  • institutional investors
  • portfolio diversifier
  • Kelp DAO
  • Alcoa
  • crypto hack
  • memes
  • ETH

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nomura, Kelp DAO, Alcoa

Products: Bitcoin, ETH

Places: Massena, New York

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