Study reveals institutional investors and wealth managers are increasingly focusing on digital asset yields
By Kevin Reilly
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS AND WEALTH MANAGERS FOCUSED ON DIGITAL ASSET YIELD STRATEGY
Global study shows 90% are looking for innovative approaches but are concerned about risk
More than four out of five say a trusted external partner is essential or important
Institutional investors and wealth managers are increasingly focusing on digital asset yield strategies as they continue to engage with the asset class, new global research* from CrossLedger Capital, a regulated credit fund offering secure, professional access to crypto markets without the volatility, shows.
Its study with pension funds, wealth managers, insurance asset managers, family offices and hedge funds in 13 countries found 90% are looking for innovative approaches to managing digital asset yields. Around a fifth (22%) want innovation with strict risk control while 68% are exploring innovation although they are risk averse.
Just 10% of the firms questioned in the US, UK, UAE, EU, Brazil, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland and Hong Kong said they were skeptical about digital assets or preferred traditional credit strategies.
The research from CrossLedger Capital, which offers institutional-grade infrastructure, uses Fireblocks, the leading digital asset custodian, and is supported by Northern Trust, found 82% believe it is essential or important that operational issues are handled by a trusted external partner when adopting new yield-generating investment solutions.
More than four out of five (83%) say the availability of transparent data and independent benchmarks is essential or important when considering a new investment strategy.
Transparency of the underlying asset and borrower is seen as most important for confidence in allocating to new investment platforms or strategies with 73% selecting that while 70% point to integrated compliance and KYC reporting. Around half (46%) say third party audit or valuation of returns would give them confidence in allocating.
Graham Cooke, CEO and Founder at Brava, said: “Institutional investors are rapidly adopting digital assets as an asset class and expanding their focus into digital yield strategies.
“Managing digital asset holdings and maximizing yields can still be complex and challenging for institutional investors and wealth managers and clearly they are still concerned about risks which highlights the need for trusted external partners.”
Fiona King, Managing Director at CrossLedger Capital added: “We’re seeing a growing number of traditional institutions actively seeking alternatives to corporate credit. A stablecoin-based credit fund is proving to be a compelling solution—offering enhanced transparency, faster settlement, and the potential for attractive, uncorrelated yields.”
CrossLedger Capital is the first fund launched by Brava, a non-custodial stablecoin management platform designed to help users access decentralized finance (DeFi) yield opportunities through risk-adjusted strategies. The fund is built entirely on Brava’s on-chain stablecoin credit & risk infrastructure.
It’s a Cayman-regulated credit fund designed to offer secure, professional access to crypto markets—without the volatility.
Notes:
* CrossLedger Capital commissioned independent research company Pureprofile to interview 200 institutional investors working for pension funds, wealth managers, insurance companies, asset managers, family offices and hedge funds investing in digital assets in June 2025. Respondents were based in the US, UK, UAE, Denmark, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Luxembourg
About Cross Ledger Capital
CrossLedger Capital is the first fund launched by Brava, a non-custodial stablecoin management platform designed to help users access decentralized finance (DeFi) yield opportunities through risk-adjusted strategies. The fund is built entirely on Brava’s on-chain stablecoin credit & risk infrastructure.
It’s a Cayman-regulated credit fund designed to offer secure, professional access to crypto markets—without the volatility.
Institutional-Grade Infrastructure
CrossLedger is built for institutional trust:
- Cayman-regulated structure
- Fireblocks – leading digital asset custodian
- NAV Fund Services – independent fund admin for onboarding, redemptions & reporting
- Northern Trust – tier-1 banking partner
Why CrossLedger Capital
- 8%–12% annual returns
- Fully diversified and institutionally structured
- Next-day liquidity
- No directional exposure to Bitcoin or other volatile assets
Where the Yield Comes From
Returns are powered by 100s of established blockchain-based collateralized lending markets—similar to Lombard loans in traditional finance.
Crypto holders deposit their assets into smart contracts and borrow stablecoins against them, paying interest. If their loan-to-value ratio becomes risky, the system automatically and orderly liquidates collateral—eliminating default risk.
These markets are:
- Highly liquid and transparent
- Backed by $20B+ in active loans
- Battle-tested, with 5+ years of uptime—even through 50%+ drawdowns
- Completely self-correcting, with no systemic defaults or bailouts
Brava is a non-custodial stablecoin management platform designed to help users access decentralized finance (DeFi) yield opportunities through risk-adjusted strategies. Built on SAFE infrastructure and supported by comprehensive Nexus Mutual cover, the platform facilitates users in generating returns through automated portfolio management while incorporating risk management measures. For more information, go to Brava | Simplified Stablecoin Management Platform
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