According to a recent report, 87% of high net worth individuals (HNWI) in the Asia region hold digital assets, and 60% plan to increase their allocation.
This result shows that the digital asset market in the region is maturing. Wealthy investors in major markets view cryptocurrencies as essential assets that must be included in their portfolios.
Asian wealthy investors are rapidly adopting digital assets.
This result comes from Signum's 'APAC High Net Worth Report 2025'. A survey of 270 wealthy individuals and professional investors across 10 Asia-Pacific countries confirmed that digital assets have established themselves as a structural element of long-term asset management strategies in the region.
According to the report, 87% have already included digital assets in their investment portfolios. Among all respondents, 49% allocate more than 10% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies, with the median exposure for HNWIs at around 10-20%. 60% plan to increase their allocation in the future.
“HNWI in Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region are embracing digital assets as genuine opportunities for wealth creation and preservation. The disciplined investment approach spanning generations, coupled with a high risk tolerance, is leading to significant asset allocation in digital assets. Notably, Singapore's well-established MAS regulatory framework provides the institutional-level safeguards these investors expect.” – Lukas Schwager, report author and Signum Cryptocurrency Ecosystem Research Lead
Asset preservation takes precedence over investment.
Throughout the report, the matured behavior of Asian private investors emerges as a key narrative. 90% of respondents rated digital assets as important for long-term asset preservation and generational transfer. Diversification has now become the top allocation motive, surpassing short-term trading or exposure to megatrends.
There is also increasing demand for more sophisticated products. HNWIs are showing growing interest in active management strategies, delegated investments, and yield-enhanced products that fit well within existing asset structures.
In particular, investors expect existing asset managers to respond swiftly to changes. Recently, BeInCrypto reported that a significant number of investors in the U.S. have already moved funds away from advisory firms that do not offer cryptocurrency exposure.
“The MAS framework in Singapore and the advanced digital asset regulations in Hong Kong have provided the infrastructure for existing asset management firms to offer cryptocurrency services. The key question now is not whether private banks can meet this demand, but when they will respond.” – Gerald Goh, Co-founder and CEO of Signum Asia Pacific
Diversification of ETF demand... surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Demand for various exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is particularly pronounced. The report states that 80% of respondents expressed a desire for ETFs other than Bitcoin and Ethereum. Among these, 52% showed interest in Solana, making it stand out.
Furthermore, 48% expressed interest in multi-asset cryptocurrency indices, while 41% showed interest in XRP. Additionally, 70% indicated that if staking yields were included in the ETF structure, they would allocate or increase their investments.
Meanwhile, Signum recently revealed that a significant number of investors are approaching the market cautiously following recent volatility.
Unclear regulations, ongoing concerns about custody and security, and varying licensing requirements by country are also factors hindering broader participation.
Nevertheless, long-term trust remains strong. 57% of HNWIs and 61% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) indicated a strong bullish or upward outlook on the cryptocurrency market. This trust is supported by the deepening integration of traditional finance and cryptocurrencies.
The representative emphasized that the Asia-Pacific is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most influential digital asset hubs in the world. This trend is expected to accelerate further by 2026.
