Sygnum Report Reveals Rising Asia-Pacific Crypto Investments

The 2025 Asia-Pacific High Net Worth Individuals Report, by Sygnum, reveals significant cryptocurrency exposure among wealthy investors, highlighting a trend towards digital asset inclusion in investment portfolios.

This shift underscores growing confidence in cryptocurrency’s long-term potential, with Solana and other altcoins gaining traction through non-traditional investment vehicles.

87% of Asia-Pacific Elite Embrace Cryptocurrencies

Sygnum Bank’s latest report indicates significant involvement of Asia-Pacific’s high-net-worth individuals in cryptocurrencies. The report states 87% have integrated digital assets into their portfolios, with nearly half allocating more than 10%.

The growing appetite for crypto is evidenced by strong interest in ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. More than 80% express interest in other cryptocurrency ETFs, particularly Solana and XRP.

“The increasing allocation of high net worth individuals to digital assets signifies a major shift in traditional wealth management.” — Mathias Imbach, Co‑Founder & Group CEO, Sygnum

Market reactions reflect cautious optimism as investors navigate fluctuations. Notably, 57% of high-net-worth individuals remain confident about the market’s long-term potential. Enthusiasm for structured products with staking benefits is palpable, showing a potential shift in financial strategy.

Crypto ETFs Surge Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum in Demand

Did you know? The rise in Asia-Pacific’s interest in alt-ETFs mirrors earlier trends in Europe, where crypto ETFs saw increased adoption post-regulation.

Bitcoin currently trades at $89,995.27, with a market cap of $1.80 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $67.58 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Market dominance stands at 58.49%, signaling a recent drop of 2.71% within 24 hours, reflecting the broader market trends.

Experts from the Coincu research team suggest potential impacts include financial sector innovations and regulatory shifts, driven by mounting institutional demand for diversified and regulated crypto products. The report may catalyze further technological advancements.