Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum has launched a new institutional asset management service aimed at the growing $100 billion corporate crypto treasury sector. The product, called Sygnum Select, applies traditional Swiss portfolio management principles to digital assets.
The bank confirmed that the service will already be operational with live mandates and approximately $200 million in actively managed portfolios at launch. Sygnum plans to position itself as a regulated partner for companies holding large crypto reserves.
Institutional-Grade Management for Corporate Treasuries
Corporate and public digital asset treasury companies (DATs) have experienced rapid expansion in recent years. These entities collectively hold more than $100 billion in cryptocurrencies. According to BitcoinTreasuries.net, public companies hold over 1.13 million BTC, while private firms control nearly 288,000 BTC.
Sygnum argues that many of these treasuries lack professional infrastructure for active management. Sygnum Select provides discretionary mandate services, giving the bank execution authority within predefined investment frameworks.
The service covers strategic asset allocation, rebalancing, risk oversight, and diversified exposure across both traditional and digital assets. Clients get exposure to strategies such as spot positions, staking, derivatives, hedging, tokenized securities, and market-neutral strategies.
According to Chief Investment Officer Fabian Dori, corporate clients are now looking for sound management as opposed to mere custody services. They want the same level of portfolio management as that of private banking standards.
Mixed Outcomes in Corporate Crypto Strategies
Although the scale of corporate crypto treasuries has expanded, not all of them have been successful. Some companies have found it difficult to cope with market volatility and investor sentiment.
Ether-centric treasury firm ETHZilla has rebranded itself as Forum and shifted focus to tokenized assets following a 20% drop in its stock price this year. Meanwhile, BNB treasury company CEA Industries has seen its share price fall 94% from its peak.
These cases highlight the risks of concentrated crypto holdings without structured risk management. Sygnum believes its discretionary approach addresses these gaps by applying diversified portfolio techniques and risk controls.
Growth Ambitions and Broader Expansion
Sygnum Select currently serves Swiss clients, but the bank plans geographic expansion. The firm has strengthened its balance sheet in recent months. In January 2025, Sygnum raised $58 million in an oversubscribed growth round, pushing its valuation above $1 billion.
Earlier this year, Sygnum also raised more than 750 BTC for its market-neutral Bitcoin fund. This product achieved an annualized return of 8.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Sygnum Select launch signifies the maturity of corporate crypto assets. As digital assets become more accepted in treasury management, institutions require structured management and diversification.
Sygnum seeks to capitalize on this growing market by marrying regulatory compliance with active asset management expertise. If the trend of increased corporate crypto allocations continues, structured treasury management may be the hallmark of institutional digital finance.
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