Young Investors Dump Advisors Over Crypto Access as Digital Assets Become ’Expected’
A seismic shift is underway in wealth management as 33% of young investors fire advisors who fail to offer cryptocurrency exposure. The Zerohash/Centiment survey reveals this isn't petty cash—26% moved $500K-$1M portfolios, while 34% shifted $250K-$500K assets. These aren't symbolic gestures but measurable wallet share erosion.
Crypto has transitioned from niche to necessity. 61% of affluent under-40 investors already hold digital assets, allocating 5%-20% of portfolios. For this cohort, blockchain isn't speculative—it's foundational to long-term wealth building. Advisors embracing crypto stand to capture the next generation's assets; those resisting face obsolescence.
The data paints a stark ultimatum: 84% of young investors plan increased crypto allocations within 12 months. Wealth managers must adapt or watch AUM walk out the door—with blockchain-native platforms waiting to welcome it.
