Sygnum Survey: 60% of high-net-worth investors in the Asia-Pacific region plan to increase their allocation to crypto assets, with an average holding of 17%.

Sygnum's "APAC HNWI Report 2025" reveals that 60% of surveyed Asian high-net-worth investors (HNWIs) plan to further increase their allocation to crypto assets within the next 2-5 years. The report covers ten APAC markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, and Thailand, and surveyed 270 investors with over $1 million in investable assets and more than 10 years of experience. The results show that 87% of respondents already hold crypto assets, with nearly half having over 10% of their portfolios allocated to crypto, and an average allocation of approximately 17%. Meanwhile, 90% of high-net-worth investors believe that digital assets are crucial for long-term wealth preservation and inheritance, rather than being purely speculative tools. Sygnum co-founder and APAC CEO Gerald Goh stated that digital assets are deeply embedded in the Asia-Pacific private wealth management system, and allocation motivations are shifting from short-term speculation to strategic asset diversification and institutional-grade product demand. Furthermore, 80% of respondents held mainstream protocol tokens such as BTC, ETH, and SOL, and approximately 56% cited "diversifying portfolio risk" as the main reason for allocating crypto assets. Regarding regulation, Goh pointed out that while the regulatory frameworks in Singapore and Hong Kong are stricter, they provide clear standards for custody, operations, and investor protection for institutional investors, enabling truly qualified service providers to possess stronger institutional capabilities. (Cointelegraph)