Affluent Investors Undeterred by Downturn, Support Regulation and Policy Signals

CoinShares, a leading global asset manager specializing in digital assets, has published the CoinShares Affluent Investor Crypto Report. The report surveyed 2,230 affluent investors across seven markets, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland. The survey found that a majority of investors hold digital assets, with 70% in the US, 70% in the UK, and 69% in Switzerland.

The report also found that the February 2026 downturn did not deter investors from investing in digital assets. In fact, more investors said the downturn made them more likely to invest than less. The report noted that 79% of investors support increased regulation of the digital asset market.

The survey also found that policy signals have a positive reaction from investors. The US Administration's pro-crypto agenda lifted investment intent for 68-79% across markets, while President Trump's personal endorsement lifted intent for 57% of investors on average.

The report also touched on the topic of Bitcoin, noting that it is held by 80% of digital asset investors on average. The report also found that 55% of investors prefer intermediated access to digital assets, rather than direct exchanges.