Crypto Allocation Enters Acceleration Phase
According to the annual survey by Bitwise and VettaFi, 2025 marked a historic milestone as financial advisors increasingly integrated crypto assets into client portfolios. Notably, 32% of advisors now include digital assets in client investments, a significant rise from 22% in 2024.
Advisor-Led Adoption
A key finding reveals that over half of financial advisors now hold crypto assets personally, with this figure reaching 56% in 2025. This record level since the survey began in 2018 indicates growing acceptance of digital assets within traditional finance circles.
Portfolio Weight Increases
Among client portfolios containing crypto allocations, 64% exceeded the 2% threshold - up sharply from 51% in the prior year. Additionally, 42% of advisors reported capability to purchase crypto assets for clients, representing continued growth from 35% in 2024 and 19% in 2023.
Top Focus Areas
- Stablecoins and tokenized assets (30%)
- Digital gold solutions (22%)
- AI-integrated crypto strategies (19%)