An institutional #investor is a legal entity that holds private #money and invests it in securities, real estate, precious metals and other assets, including #cryptocurrencies.

An institution can be a bank, pension fund, insurance company or investment fund. Private investors entrust their funds to institutions because they provide professional management and have access to a broader segment of financial instruments.

A qualified investor is a status assigned to an individual or a legal entity and gives the right to carry out financial transactions with assets that are not available to unqualified investors.

Different countries set their own requirements for obtaining this status, such as certain experience in the financial sector, passing special examinations, a minimum amount of funds under management, etc.