Global Interest in Crypto Grows as Wealthy Investors Plan to Buy More

According to a recent survey by Sygnum, reported by Cointelegraph, more than half of wealthy Asian investors plan to increase their cryptocurrency holdings in the coming years. The Sygnum APAC HNWI Report 2025 found that 60% of surveyed high-net-worth individuals, or HNWIs, are considering ramping up their crypto allocations, driven by a strong two- to five-year outlook.

The survey polled 270 HNWIs with over $1 million in investable assets across ten APAC countries, mainly Singapore, but also including Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, and Thailand. Notably, 87% of respondents already hold cryptocurrency, with around half having an allocation of more than 10%.

The average portfolio allocation to crypto is approximately 17%. An overwhelming 90% of HNWIs believe digital assets are essential for long-term wealth preservation and legacy planning, moving away from a speculative mindset.

Gerald Goh, co-founder and APAC CEO of Sygnum, emphasized that this shift indicates HNWIs are now thinking about intergenerational wealth transfer rather than quick profits. Furthermore, 80% of actively investing respondents reported holdings in blockchain protocol tokens like Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, with 56% citing portfolio diversification as the primary reason for their investments.

Goh also noted that Asia's regulatory environment is more specific and deliberate than in other regions, with Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore creating clarity on custody standards and investor protections, which, while restrictive, fosters stronger institutional involvement in the cryptocurrency space.