Clearer rules are driving hedge funds to increase their use of crypto derivatives, according to a joined recent report from AIMA and PwC.

The '7th Annual Global Crypto Hedge Fund' report noted that 55% of traditional hedge funds now have some form of digital asset exposure, up from 47% in 2024. It said that most funds were using derivative products such as futures and options to gain regulated exposure while managing volatility and liquidity risks. Over 70% of respondents said they plan to increase exposure next year Hedge funds reported that improved rules around custody, reporting and clearing have made crypto-linked derivat