Crypto Market Shows Signs of Maturation: Key Takeaways from the 2026 Global Wealth Summit

Crypto Enters a More Mature Phase, Say Industry Leaders

The debate around crypto's role in modern portfolios has once again taken centre stage as digital assets regain momentum globally. At the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, industry leaders from top crypto companies discussed whether crypto is entering a more mature phase, driven by rising institutional interest, evolving infrastructure, and growing investor awareness.

A recurring theme across the discussion was the importance of regulatory clarity for mainstream adoption. Blue Aster Capital's founder and CEO, Sidharth Sogani, pointed out that institutional capital cannot meaningfully enter the sector without a clear regulatory framework. He noted that professional funds are required to trade only through fully licensed exchanges and custodians. Sogani emphasized that institutions will not get into crypto in India until regulators provide a clear regulatory framework.

However, with global developments already accelerating institutional participation, Sogani noted that the shift in the United States has helped normalize crypto within mainstream finance. He pointed out that three years ago, custodians were not dealing in crypto, but now larger custodians like Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan have started dealing in crypto, significantly increasing institutional entry into crypto.

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Even as participation expands, volatility remains a defining characteristic of the asset class. Vimal Sagar Tiwari, co-founder of CoinSwitch, emphasized that crypto's price swings must be viewed in the context of broader global turbulence. He pointed out that fluctuations are also affecting traditional markets such as equities, currencies, and even gold. Tiwari noted that crypto has an inherent nature of volatility because it is a very new asset class.

Despite market corrections, investor activity continues to evolve. Edul Patel, founder and CEO of Mudrex, said long-term investing behavior is emerging among wealthier investors. He noted that institutions and high net worth individuals are coming back, and the SIP trend continues, with most investing happening in Bitcoin and some part in Ethereum. Patel added that many investors are averaging down during market dips.

However, scaling participation will depend on regulatory confidence, particularly for large pools of capital. Vikram Subburaj, CEO and co-founder of Giottus Cryptocurrency Exchange, noted that while family offices and high net worth individuals are already participating, broader institutional inflows require policy backing. Subburaj emphasized the need for a regulator to provide a blessing for larger funds to come in and bring liquidity into the space.

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For investors, the message was clear: crypto may still be volatile, but the combination of institutional interest, technological innovation, and regulatory evolution is steadily bringing digital assets closer to the financial mainstream.