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65% of Japanese Investors Prepared to Purchase Cryptocurrencies — Nomura Survey, 2026/04/20 09:33:56
According to a survey conducted by the Tokyo-based financial firm Nomura Holdings and its crypto division Laser Digital, 65% of major Japanese investors view cryptocurrencies as a viable option for diversifying their portfolios.
The online survey was carried out from December 16, 2025, to January 29, 2026, involving 518 investment firms, family offices, and public organizations in Japan. Nomura analysts noted a significant improvement in the attitudes of large investors towards crypto assets: 31% of respondents rated the outlook for cryptocurrencies over the next 12 months as positive, while 18% of participants expressed a negative sentiment.
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79% of companies indicated plans to invest in digital assets within the next three years. Among them, 60% are willing to allocate between 2% and 5% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies, reflecting a measured investment approach rather than aggressive buying. Interest in staking and mining was expressed by 66% of investors, in lending and secured loans by 65%, in crypto derivatives by 63%, and in tokenized assets by 65%. This indicates that major investors are exploring various strategies for generating income from crypto assets.
Stablecoins, due to their diverse applications, are also beginning to gain the trust of investors. 63% of respondents stated they could utilize such crypto assets for international payments and money transfers, as well as for investments in tokenized securities. Among the surveyed, stablecoins pegged to the Japanese yen, US dollar, and euro, issued by large financial firms, enjoy the highest level of trust.
The primary barriers to investing in crypto assets include counterparty risks, the potential for fraud, the high volatility of cryptocurrencies, and uncertainty in the regulation of industry firms.
In April, the Japanese government approved amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which equate cryptocurrencies with financial instruments. The new regulations require issuers of crypto assets to provide annual financial reports and prohibit insider trading.
