Sygnum: 87% of high-net-worth individuals in Asia already hold cryptocurrencies, and 60% plan to increase their allocation further

Sygnum’s latest release, the “2025 Asia-Pacific High Net Worth Individuals Report,” shows that affluent investors in Asia are accelerating their adoption of digital assets. The survey covers over 270 high-net-worth and professional investors across 10 Asia-Pacific markets, with results indicating that 87% of respondents have incorporated cryptocurrencies into their portfolios, of which 49% allocate over 10% of their assets to digital assets. The overall median allocation ranges between 10% and 20%. Meanwhile, up to 60% of affluent investors plan to further increase their allocations in the future, solidifying Asia’s front-line position in the global crypto market.

The report emphasizes that this trend reflects the maturation of the Asia-Pacific private wealth management market. Previously characterized by speculation and short-term trading, behaviors are being replaced by “wealth preservation” and “intergenerational planning.” 90% of respondents believe digital assets are an important part of long-term wealth management, and diversification has become their primary motivation for choosing crypto assets. Correspondingly, high-net-worth investors are demanding more complex products, including active management strategies, outsourced portfolio management, and yield-enhancement tools.

Markets with well-established regulations, such as Singapore and Hong Kong, are becoming the core drivers of digital asset adoption in Asia. Sygnum Research Director Lucas Schweiger pointed out that the strict regulatory framework provided by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has attracted a large amount of intergenerational wealth into the crypto industry, laying the foundation for an institutional-grade investment environment. At the same time, Hong Kong’s ongoing improvements to its digital asset regulatory system are also motivating traditional financial institutions to provide crypto services.

The diversification of ETF demand is another highlight of the report. 80% of respondents are interested in investing in crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Solana showing the strongest interest (52%). Additionally, multi-asset crypto indexes (48%) and XRP (41%) are also gaining attention among affluent investors. Notably, 70% of respondents are willing to include staking yields in ETF products to enhance overall returns.

Nonetheless, the market still faces many constraints, including regulatory uncertainties, custody and security risks, and cross-jurisdiction licensing requirements. Recent market volatility has also led some investors to adopt a cautious stance.

However, the long-term outlook remains optimistic. 57% of high-net-worth individuals and 61% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals have a positive outlook on the future of the crypto market, believing that the deep integration of crypto with traditional finance will drive sustained industry growth. Sygnum believes that the Asia-Pacific region is becoming one of the fastest-growing and most influential digital asset centers worldwide, and this momentum is expected to accelerate further into 2026.