CoinShares said in its latest survey on Oct. 7 that wealthy investors in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland already hold crypto assets, with digital assets making up about 10% of portfolios on average.
The survey covered 2,230 investors with at least $500,000 in investable assets. Sweden recorded a crypto ownership rate of 54%, while the US, UK, Germany, and Switzerland were each around 70%.
Most existing holders plan to raise allocations in 2026
Among investors who already own digital assets, at least 85% in five of the seven countries said they plan to increase their holdings in 2026. The share reached 91% in the US, UK, and Germany.
CoinShares also found that the crypto market decline in February did not materially weaken investment appetite. Across the seven countries, respondents who said the sell-off increased their willingness to invest outnumbered those who said it reduced their interest.
Long-term appreciation and diversification lead the case for crypto
The survey said long-term appreciation and portfolio diversification were the main reasons for investing in crypto assets. Only 6% of respondents primarily saw themselves as short-term traders.
Bitcoin remained the most widely held digital asset. On average, 80% of crypto investors said they hold BTC. Another 77% said BTC will play an important role in the future global financial system, and 79% said they support stronger regulation of digital asset markets.
Advisers seen as too cautious in several markets
At the same time, about 40% of respondents working with financial advisers in Switzerland, France, the US, and Germany said those advisers are too cautious on digital assets.
CoinShares said wealthy investors' interest in crypto is showing a clear contrast with the cautious stance still seen across the traditional wealth management industry.