Wealthy Investors Plan to Boost Crypto Holdings Despite Market Downturn

A new survey from CoinShares reveals that wealthy investors in major economies are not only holding cryptocurrencies but also plan to increase their allocations even after a market downturn. The report, based on responses from 2,230 investors with at least $500,000 in investable assets across seven countries, shows that digital assets already make up around 10% of many portfolios. Ownership rates ranged from 54% in Sweden to roughly 70% in the US, UK, Germany, and Switzerland.

Despite a crypto sell-off in February 2026, investor interest remained strong. In five of the seven countries surveyed, at least 85% of current crypto holders, and up to 91% in the US, UK, and Germany, said they planned to increase their exposure in 2026. The survey also found that Bitcoin (BTC) is the dominant holding, owned by 80% of digital asset investors on average, with many diversifying into other assets.

The survey highlights a disconnect between investors and financial advisers. About four in 10 investors in Switzerland, France, the US, and Germany who work with advisers said their advisers were overly cautious about digital assets. Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, suggested that many advisers are slow to adopt crypto due to limited knowledge and a lack of incentives to learn.

Edelman challenged the survey's finding that average crypto allocations were around 10%, arguing that his own research suggests allocations of 2% to 5% are far more common. However, he recommended higher allocations ranging from 10% to 40%, depending on risk tolerance. The survey also found broad support for clearer regulations, with 79% of respondents favoring increased regulation of digital asset markets.