July 20, 2021 • 26 min read Introduction Seven in ten institutional investors expect to buy or invest in digital assets in the future, and more than 90% of those interested in digital assets expect to have an allocation in their institution's or clients' portfolios within the next five years, according to new research from Fidelity Digital AssetsSM, 2021 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Study. This forecast indicates a continued acceleration in adoption over the next several years as slightly more than half (52%) of institutions surveyed across Asia, Europe and the U.S. currently invest in digital assets. While adoption rates are higher in Asia (71%) than in Europe and the U.S., participation increased in both markets as 56% of European institutions and 33% of U.S. institutions now hold investments in the asset class, up from 45% and 27%, respectively, the prior year. The Official 2021 Institutional Investor Digital Asset Study Download it here. This content was created by Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC, a New York State-chartered, limited liability trust company (NMLS ID 1773897). All rights reserved. The information herein was prepared by Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC and is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute a recommendation, investment advice of any kind, or an offer to buy or sell securities or other assets. Please perform your own research and consult a qualified advisor to see if digital assets are an appropriate investment option. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile, can become illiquid at any time, and are for investors with a high risk tolerance. Investors in digital assets could lose the entire value of their investment. Services provided by Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC, a New York State-chartered, limited liability trust company (NMLS ID 1773897). Fidelity Digital Assets and the Fidelity Digital Assets logo are service marks of FMR LLC. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Distributors Company LLC, and National Financial Services LLC do not offer digital assets nor provide clearing or custody services for such assets. © 2021 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 987265.1.0