87% of Asia’s Wealthy Hold Crypto—More Plan to Boost Investments
6 Investments 87% of Asian HNWIs hold digital assets, averaging 17% of their portfolios. Nearly 60% plan to increase crypto exposure, driven by diversification and long-term wealth strategies, despite regulatory and security concerns.
A recent survey by Sygnum, covering over 270 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and professional investors across ten Asia-Pacific countries, reveals that 87% of Asian HNWIs now hold digital assets, with an average portfolio allocation of 17%. Nearly 60% of respondents plan to increase their crypto holdings in the next few years, reflecting a shift toward viewing digital assets as essential for long-term wealth preservation and generational planning. Diversification has become the primary motivation for these investments, surpassing short-term trading. The report also highlights growing interest in sophisticated crypto products, such as actively managed strategies, yield-enhanced products, and ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with 52% showing interest in Solana. Regulatory clarity in markets like Singapore and Hong Kong has supported this trend, though concerns about regulation and security persist. Despite these challenges, a majority of HNWIs and ultra-high-net-worth individuals remain bullish on the long-term prospects of the crypto market.
