Survey: Wealthy investors in G7 countries hold about 10% of their portfolios in crypto, most plan to keep increasing allocations.

BlockBeats news, October 7 — A latest CoinShares survey shows that among affluent investors in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland, most already hold crypto assets, averaging about 10% of their portfolios. The survey covered 2,230 investors with at least $500,000 in investable assets, with Sweden's crypto asset holding rate at 54%, while the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Switzerland were all around 70%.

Among investors who already hold digital assets, at least 85% in five of the seven countries said they plan to continue increasing their holdings in 2026, with the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany all reaching 91%. The crypto market decline in February this year also did not significantly weaken investment willingness; among respondents in the seven countries, more people said market sell-offs actually increased their willingness to invest than said it reduced it.

The survey shows that long-term appreciation and asset diversification are the main reasons for investing in crypto assets, with only 6% of respondents primarily viewing themselves as short-term traders. Bitcoin remains the most widely held digital asset, with an average of 80% of crypto investors holding BTC; 77% of respondents believe BTC will play an important role in the future global financial system, and 79% support strengthening regulation of the digital asset market.

At the same time, about 40% of respondents in Switzerland, France, the United States, and Germany who work with financial advisors believe advisors are too cautious about digital assets. CoinShares said that affluent investors' interest in crypto assets is forming a clear contrast with the cautious attitude of the traditional wealth management industry.