A CoinShares survey found that most wealthy investors in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland already hold crypto assets, with those holdings accounting for about 10% of their portfolios on average.
The survey covered 2,230 investors with at least $500,000 in investable assets. By market, crypto ownership stood at 54% in Sweden, while the U.S., U.K., Germany and Switzerland were each around 70%.
Most existing holders plan to add more 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 figure reached 91% in the U.S., U.K. and Germany.
CoinShares said the crypto market decline in February did not materially weaken investor 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 list
The survey showed that 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, and 77% said BTC will play an important role in the future global financial system.
Gap emerges with traditional wealth management advice
On regulation, 79% of respondents said they support stronger oversight of digital asset markets. At the same time, about 40% of respondents in Switzerland, France, the U.S. and Germany who work with financial advisers 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 taken by the traditional wealth management industry.