Young rich people have turned their course towards crypto.

Source: BTCHaber Original Title: Young rich have turned their route to crypto Original Link: https://www.btchaber.com/genc-zenginler-rotasini-kriptoya-cevirdi/ A new study conducted with 500 investors aged 18-40 in the US revealed that crypto assets have moved beyond being an “alternative” for high-income young investors and have become a fundamental component of their portfolios.

A study conducted in the third quarter of 2025 in collaboration with blockchain company ZeroHash and research firm Centiment showed that 61% of participants hold cryptocurrencies and that demand for this asset class is expected to increase further in the next 12 months.

The place of cryptocurrency in portfolios is strengthening

Research results show that crypto assets compete in the same league as traditional classes such as real estate and stocks among young and wealthy American investors. Seventy-one percent of investors holding crypto stated that they allocate 5 to 20 percent of their portfolios to digital assets. Forty-four percent of the young high-net-worth individuals participating in the study reported holding crypto. This rate is on par with real estate investors, while it was significantly higher compared to private equity/hedge funds, as well as art and collectibles.

Another noteworthy finding in the report is that even investors who do not currently hold cryptocurrencies are showing strong demand. The vast majority of participants in the survey, who do not have a financial advisor, stated that they would consider opening an account or seriously thinking about it if crypto services were offered.

The Heavy Cost of Consultants' Crypto Ignorance

One of the most striking findings of the research is that 76% of investors manage their crypto assets independently, that is, without financial advisors. Only 24% hold their crypto assets through advisors. However, according to the report, the so-called “advisor access gap” has serious consequences: 35% of participants have already moved their money elsewhere because their advisors do not offer crypto. This rate has risen to 51% among high net worth investors.

The size of asset outflows is also daunting: 34% of investors carrying money have shifted between $250,000 and $500,000, while 21.8% have moved between $500,000 and $1 million. Additionally, 64% of the investors participating in the research indicated that they would stay longer or hold more assets if their advisors presented crypto.

On the other hand, the report stated that the entry of large institutional players into the crypto space has increased investor confidence.

Bitcoin is not enough, seeking a more diversified portfolio

The report showed that investors are not satisfied with a menu consisting solely of Bitcoin and Ethereum. 92% of participants said that access to a broader range of digital assets is important. One in five investors is already focusing on alternative assets such as Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and USD Coin (USDC), but high net worth investors are seeking even more diversified portfolios: The percentage of HNW investors whose portfolios are Bitcoin-heavy is 49%, while this rate is 64% among the general public.

Expectations regarding security and transparency are also clear: 63% of investors stated that cryptocurrencies should be treated on par with traditional assets, while 50% expressed a desire for insured custody services. In terms of risk management, about 70% of investors have concerns about money laundering and cybersecurity, while independent audits are ranked as the most important guarantees at ( 56%, transparent reporting at ) 54%, and regulated custodians at ( 54%.

124 trillion dollar wealth transfer

The research reminded that in the coming decades, the huge wealth of 124 trillion dollars in the hands of older generation investors will pass to young investors. According to the report, crypto will be at the center of wealth creation in this wealth transfer.