Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report finds 87% of Asian HNWIs hold crypto and 60% plan to increase allocations.
Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025 shows that high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) across Asia-Pacific have moved decisively into digital assets and now expect traditional wealth managers to match their level of engagement.
The survey of more than 270 HNWIs and professional investors across 10 APAC markets found that 87% already hold digital assets, with nearly half allocating more than 10% of their portfolios.
Median holdings fall in the 10–20% range, and 60% of respondents said they are ready to increase allocations over the next two to five years.
The report highlights a shift from short-term speculation to long-term wealth and legacy planning, with 90% viewing digital assets as important for wealth preservation. Portfolio diversification now drives 56% of investment decisions, while there is rising interest in actively managed exposure, mandates, and yield strategies integrated into existing wealth structures.
“Digital assets are now firmly embedded within APAC’s private wealth ecosystem,” said Gerald Goh, Sygnum Co-Founder and APAC CEO. “The question is no longer whether private banks can serve this demand, but when they will move to meet it.”
Appetite for regulated products is strong. Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, 80% of investors want access to additional digital asset ETFs, with Solana cited by 52% of respondents, followed by multi-asset index products (48%) and XRP (41%). 70% said they would allocate or increase allocations if staking yield were included in ETF structures.
At the same time, risk management remains critical. 66% of respondents said their private bank or wealth manager must demonstrate high custody and security standards before they can invest confidently.
The report concludes that long-term conviction is underpinned by growing on-chain activity, expanding ETF markets, and clearer regulatory frameworks in hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong.
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