JP Morgan: Institutional Crypto Adoption Remains in Early Stages
The U.S. banking giant notes that mainstream institutional participation in cryptocurrencies is still at a nascent level.
Fact Check
The evidence strongly supports the statement. A February 2024 JP Morgan survey (Source 14) found that 78% of institutional traders have no plans to trade crypto, which is a direct indicator of early-stage adoption. This is corroborated by other sources describing JP Morgan's own activities as 'testing' (Source 3), establishing 'first' external custodians on its digital platforms (Source 4), and reports from JP Morgan itself stating that 'coordination is essential for widespread adoption' (Source 8), implying it has not yet occurred. The language used across multiple documents points to exploration and infrastructure building rather than mature, widespread adoption.
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Terms & Concepts
- Institutional Adoption: The process by which large financial organizations, such as banks, hedge funds, and asset managers, begin investing in or using cryptocurrencies.
- Cryptocurrencies: Digital assets using cryptography for security and operating on decentralized networks, typically based on blockchain technology.
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