A recent CoinShares survey of fund managers responsible for $1.3 trillion in assets revealed a change in their investment approach. With investors generally becoming more cautious, these professionals are now focusing on holding only assets that demonstrate clear and obvious value.
The most notable trend in May was the difference in how older and newer altcoins performed. While projects like Cardano and Polkadot saw a significant drop in interest, XRP experienced a surge in positive sentiment.
$1.3 trillion managers are betting on XRP’s future
The latest survey shows increased optimism about the future of XRP. It’s now considered one of the top four cryptocurrencies – along with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana – and is receiving a significant amount of interest from institutional investors.
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According to analyst James Butterfill, cryptocurrency is maturing and no longer feels like a gamble. He believes the industry has moved past its initial phase of being driven solely by excitement, with recent surveys showing the lowest level of speculative interest ever recorded.
- Diversification and client demand now drive 63% of investments.
- Speculation as a reason for buying has collapsed to just 15%, whereas two years ago it was the dominant force.
Investors are becoming more sophisticated and understand that market ups and downs are normal. However, they now expect solid reasons and strong evidence to support any investment, according to the research.
What is preventing XRP and the broader market from taking off?
Although experts are optimistic about future growth, investments in this area are currently small, averaging only 1% of portfolios. As of May 2026, Wall Street has clearly stated the biggest challenges hindering that growth.
- Political deadlock in the Senate: The main limiting factor remains the battle surrounding the Clarity Act. Until the rules of the game are established by law, major funds remain tied down.
- Corporate conservatism: Internal restrictions and outdated institutional reporting systems have unexpectedly moved to the top of the list of barriers, overtaking even fears surrounding volatility.
Two years ago, most fund managers invested in digital assets simply because they thought the assets might increase in value. Now, that’s only a factor for 15% of them. Instead, 63% are investing for diversification – to spread risk – and because their clients are asking for it. These are key findings from our recent survey of digital asset fund managers. Bitcoin remains the most popular digital asset…
— James Butterfill (@jbutterfill) May 6, 2026
XRP has become a well-established digital asset. It’s now seen as a fundamental part of many funds’ holdings, rather than a risky experiment, as they await clear regulations. While Wall Street is ready to invest further, they’re holding off until politicians finalize the Clarity Act.
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2026-05-06 19:17