Asia’s Wealthy Allocate Double-Digit Portfolios to Crypto as Asset Class Matures
Nearly half of Asia Pacific's high-net-worth individuals now allocate over 10% of their portfolios to digital assets, according to Sygnum's APAC HNWI Report 2025. The survey of 270+ investors across Singapore, Hong Kong, and other key markets reveals crypto transitioning from speculative bet to core holding—with median allocations rivaling traditional alternatives.
Motivations have matured alongside adoption. Where speculation once dominated, 90% of respondents now cite long-term wealth preservation as their primary driver. Portfolio diversification claims the lead rationale at 56%, framing tokens as a legitimate alternative asset class rather than a trading vehicle.
Notably, the weighted average crypto allocation approaches 17%—a figure that WOULD have been unthinkable during previous market cycles. This puts digital assets in direct competition with equities and private markets for wallet share among the ultra-wealthy.
