| Metric | POL | AVAX |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Score | 61/100 | 59/100 |
| Overall Rank | #7 | #9 |
| Archetype | Bank Infrastructure | Bank Infrastructure |
| Named Institutions | 5 | 5 |
| Spot ETF Status | none | filed |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
Polygon (POL) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 61/100, ranking #7 of 27 tracked cryptocurrencies. Tracked institutional partners include JPMorgan Onyx/Kinexys, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, Stripe.
Avalanche (AVAX) holds a TokenSonar institutional adoption score of 59/100, ranking #9. Tracked institutional partners include BlackRock (BUIDL), JPMorgan Onyx, VanEck (ETF filer), Citi, WisdomTree.
Polygon (61/100) and Avalanche (59/100) are closely matched on institutional adoption. Polygon is classified as a Bank Infrastructure play while Avalanche is a Bank Infrastructure play — so the better fit depends on which institutional thesis you're tracking rather than a clear adoption gap. Scores update twice daily based on regulatory filings, named bank deployments, ETF flows, and on-chain RWA data — not price action.