Wealthy investors across Asia are showing stronger confidence in digital assets, according to Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025. The survey indicates that six in ten high net worth individuals in the region intend to increase their cryptocurrency allocations over the next two to five years, signaling a shift toward long term crypto adoption rather than short term speculation.
The report surveyed 270 high net worth individuals with more than one million dollars in investable assets, along with experienced professional investors across ten APAC countries. Most respondents were from Singapore, followed by Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand.
Sygnum found that nearly 90 percent of respondents consider digital assets important for long term wealth preservation and legacy planning. The firm described this as a major transition from crypto’s earlier reputation of being a speculative asset class.
Gerald Goh, Sygnum co founder and APAC CEO, said digital assets are now “firmly embedded within APAC’s private wealth ecosystem.” He added that the current phase of adoption is driven by diversification, intergenerational wealth planning and institutional grade investment products.
Key findings from Sygnum’s APAC HNWI report
The survey results show that 87 percent of wealthy Asian investors already hold some form of crypto, and nearly half have allocated more than ten percent of their total portfolios to digital assets. The average allocation across respondents is around 17 percent.
Among those actively investing, 80 percent hold blockchain protocol tokens such as Bitcoin. The most cited reason for investing is portfolio diversification, mentioned by 56 percent of respondents.
Goh noted that today’s allocation levels demonstrate a more mature approach among high net worth investors. He said this signals a mentality shift away from the “get rich quick” mindset of the 2017 bull cycle. These investors are thinking in terms of ten to twenty year horizons and long term wealth transfer.
The report also found that 87 percent of respondents would request crypto services directly from their private bank or adviser if they were available through regulated partners. This highlights the rising demand for traditional financial institutions to integrate regulated digital asset services.
The regulatory climate supporting institutional growth
The survey also explored how APAC regulation influences institutional adoption. Goh argued that the region’s regulatory approach has been “specific and deliberate” rather than restrictive. Singapore’s Monetary Authority has increased licensing requirements and capital standards, while also improving clarity around custody, operational frameworks and investor protections.
Goh said these steps are part of “rigorous institution building,” making the market safer for large scale investors. He added that Hong Kong is moving in a similar direction as it expands its regulated crypto market.
Conclusion
The results of Sygnum’s APAC HNWI report highlight a significant shift in how wealthy Asian investors view digital assets. With 60 percent preparing to increase allocations and nearly all respondents acknowledging crypto’s role in long term wealth strategies, the region continues to shape global digital asset adoption through institutional grade demand.
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