{"id":41345,"date":"2025-12-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41345"},"modified":"2025-12-11T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:00:00","slug":"sygnum-apac-hnwi-report-2025-60-of-surveyed-asian-hnwis-ready-to-increase-crypto-allocations-based-on-strong-2-5-year-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41345","title":{"rendered":"SYGNUM APAC HNWI REPORT 2025: 60% of Surveyed Asian HNWIs Ready to Increase Crypto Allocations based on Strong 2-5 Year Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>87% of respondents already hold digital assets in their investment portfolios, with nearly half allocating<\/b><b> more than 10% to digital assets\n<p><\/p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>57% of HNWIs \u2013 <\/b><b>and 61% of UHNWIs \u2013 have a bullish or very bullish long-term crypto market <span>outlook,<\/span> a view supported by the accelerating crypto and TradFi industry integration\n<p><\/p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>80% want ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Solana (52%) showing the next highest\u00a0demand. 70% would allocate or increase allocations if staking yield were included\n<p><\/p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>66% say<\/b><b> their private bank or wealth manager needs to demonstrate high custody and security\u00a0standards to enable them to invest confidently in digital assets<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 11, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <b>Sygnum\u00a0Singapore today releases its APAC HNWI Report 2025, revealing through a survey that Asian private wealth has moved decisively into digital assets\u2014and now expects traditional wealth managers to catch up. The survey of over 270 HNWIs and professional investors across 10 APAC markets comes as nearly half of\u00a0<span>respondents&#8217;<\/span> crypto allocations go past the 10% mark, with median HNWI holdings in the 10\u201320% range.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>From speculation to wealth preservation<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The report shows a maturation in how Asian private wealth approaches digital assets. An overwhelming\u00a0<b>90%<\/b>\u00a0of surveyed HNWIs view digital assets as important for long-term wealth preservation and legacy planning\u2014not purely speculation. Portfolio diversification now drives <b>56%<\/b> of investment decisions, overtaking short-term trading and megatrend exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Their disciplined approach is evident; HNWIs showed stronger interest in actively managed exposure, outsourced mandates and even yield strategies. The emphasis is on integration with existing wealth structures, not isolated positions.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Digital assets are now firmly embedded within APAC&#8217;s private wealth ecosystem. <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore&#8217;s<\/span> MAS framework and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> advancing digital asset regulations have established the infrastructure needed for traditional wealth managers to offer crypto services\u2014the question is no longer whether private banks can serve this demand, but when they will move to meet it. Despite near-term macro uncertainty, we continue to see accelerating adoption driven by strategic portfolio diversification, intergenerational wealth planning, and demand for institutional-grade products. APAC is rapidly becoming one of the world&#8217;s fastest growing and most important digital asset gateways, and we expect this momentum to strengthen further into 2026.&#8221; <\/i><b>says<\/b> <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Gerald Goh<\/span>, Sygnum Co-Founder and APAC CEO.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Strong appetite for ETFs and yield-enhanced products<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum,\u00a0<b>80%<\/b>\u00a0of APAC HNWI investors want access to additional digital asset ETFs. Solana has the next highest demand at <b>52%<\/b>, followed by strong interest in multi-asset index products <b>(48%)<\/b> and XRP <b>(41%)<\/b>. <b>70%<\/b> say they would allocate or increase allocations if staking yield were included in ETF products\u2014underscoring APAC&#8217;s preference for yield-enhanced, regulated investment vehicles that can integrate seamlessly with traditional portfolios.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cautious near-term outlook, strong long-term conviction<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>While\u00a0<b>60% <\/b>plan to increase allocations, many investors are timing entries cautiously following recent market corrections. Regulatory uncertainty, custody and security concerns, as well as differing regional licensing frameworks, remain key barriers to increased participation. Nonetheless, long-term conviction remains strong, supported by rising on-chain activity, a growing ETF ecosystem, and clearer regulatory pathways.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;HNWIs in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and the wider APAC region are embracing digital assets as a genuine wealth creation and preservation opportunity. Their disciplined, intergenerational approach to investing, combined with a higher risk appetite, is driving substantial allocations to digital assets\u2014particularly within <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore&#8217;s<\/span> well-regulated MAS framework that provides the institutional-grade safeguards these investors expec<span>t,&#8221; <\/span><\/i><b>says<\/b> <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Lucas Schweiger<\/span>, report author and Sygnum Crypto Asset Ecosystem Research Lead.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About the report<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sygnum&#8217;s APAC HNWI Report 2025 surveyed more than 270 high-net-worth and professional investors (95% were independent market participants) across 10 Asia-Pacific markets including <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, Hong Kong SAR, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>. Over half the respondents have more than a decade of investment experience, with 20% active for more than 20 years. The findings reveal a rapidly maturing private wealth segment that is integrating digital assets as a core component of long-term wealth and portfolio strategy.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnsbtb1 prnrbrb1 prnsbbb1 prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">*Sygnum&#8217;s APAC HNWI Report 2025 reflects the views of the surveyed participants and should not be considered a universal representation of the whole market, nor interpreted as investment advice or expectations of performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><b>About Sygnum <br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and DLT foundations to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenization and B2B services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Switzerland<\/span>, Sygnum holds a banking license and has CMS and Major Payment Institution licences in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of <span class=\"xn-location\">Abu Dhabi<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Luxembourg<\/span> and is registered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Liechtenstein<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that the future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum&#8217;s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit<span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sygnum.com\/sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sygnum.com\/sg<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and follow us on<span> <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/sygnum-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0<\/u>and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sygnumofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>X<\/span><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2025\u00a0Sygnum \u2013all rights reserved. The information in this publication pertaining to Sygnum Pte. Ltd. (&#8220;Sygnum&#8221;) is for general information purposes only, as per date of publication, and should not be considered exhaustive. This publication does not consider the financial situation of any natural or legal person, nor does it provide any tax, legal or investment advice. This publication does not constitute any advice or recommendation, an offer or invitation by or on behalf of Sygnum to purchase or sell any assets. No elements of precontractual or contractual relationship are intended. While the information is believed to be from accurate and reliable sources, Sygnum makes no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. Sygnum expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information, omissions, or errors thereof. Any statements contained in this publication attributed to a third party represent Sygnum&#8217;s interpretation of the data, information and\/or opinions provided by that third party either publicly or through a subscription service, and such use and interpretation have not been reviewed by the third party. Sygnum reserves the right to amend or replace the information, in part or entirely, at any time, and without any obligation to notify the recipient of such amendment \/ replacement or to provide the recipient with access to the information. Simultaneously, there is no obligation of Sygnum to inform recipients of information, if before provided information later becomes outdated, inaccurate or obsolete, unless otherwise provided by applicable law. The information provided is not intended for use by or distributed to any individual or legal entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution, publication or use would be contrary to the law or regulatory provisions or in which Sygnum does not hold the necessary registration, approval authorization or license. Except as otherwise provided by Sygnum, it is not allowed to modify, copy, distribute or reproduce, display, license, or otherwise use any content for commercial purposes. You can find out more about how Sygnum processes your personal data in our privacy notice\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sygnum.com\/sg\/privacy-notice\/?_gl=1*f3wd0i*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzA5MDY1NzgxLjE3MzE2Mzk2NjU.*_ga_VQN331NDVP*MTczMTYzOTY2NS4xLjEuMTczMTYzOTY5My4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>87% of respondents already hold digital assets in their investment portfolios, with nearly half allocating<\/b><b> more than 10% to digital assets\n<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>57% of HNWIs \u2013 <\/b><b>and 61% of UHNWIs \u2013 have a bullish or very bullish long-term crypto market <span>outlook,<\/span> a view supported by the accelerating crypto and TradFi industry integration\n<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>80% want ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Solana (52%) showing the next highest\u00a0demand. 70% would allocate or increase allocations if staking yield were included\n<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>66% say<\/b><b> their private bank or wealth manager needs to demonstrate high custody and security\u00a0standards to enable them to invest confidently in digital assets<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 11, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <b>Sygnum\u00a0Singapore today releases its APAC HNWI Report 2025, revealing through a survey that Asian private wealth has moved decisively into digital assets\u2014and now expects traditional wealth managers to catch up. The survey of over 270 HNWIs and professional investors across 10 APAC markets comes as nearly half of\u00a0<span>respondents&#8217;<\/span> crypto allocations go past the 10% mark, with median HNWI holdings in the 10\u201320% range.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>From speculation to wealth preservation<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The report shows a maturation in how Asian private wealth approaches digital assets. An overwhelming\u00a0<b>90%<\/b>\u00a0of surveyed HNWIs view digital assets as important for long-term wealth preservation and legacy planning\u2014not purely speculation. Portfolio diversification now drives <b>56%<\/b> of investment decisions, overtaking short-term trading and megatrend exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Their disciplined approach is evident; HNWIs showed stronger interest in actively managed exposure, outsourced mandates and even yield strategies. The emphasis is on integration with existing wealth structures, not isolated positions.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Digital assets are now firmly embedded within APAC&#8217;s private wealth ecosystem. <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore&#8217;s<\/span> MAS framework and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> advancing digital asset regulations have established the infrastructure needed for traditional wealth managers to offer crypto services\u2014the question is no longer whether private banks can serve this demand, but when they will move to meet it. Despite near-term macro uncertainty, we continue to see accelerating adoption driven by strategic portfolio diversification, intergenerational wealth planning, and demand for institutional-grade products. APAC is rapidly becoming one of the world&#8217;s fastest growing and most important digital asset gateways, and we expect this momentum to strengthen further into 2026.&#8221; <\/i><b>says<\/b> <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Gerald Goh<\/span>, Sygnum Co-Founder and APAC CEO.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Strong appetite for ETFs and yield-enhanced products<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum,\u00a0<b>80%<\/b>\u00a0of APAC HNWI investors want access to additional digital asset ETFs. Solana has the next highest demand at <b>52%<\/b>, followed by strong interest in multi-asset index products <b>(48%)<\/b> and XRP <b>(41%)<\/b>. <b>70%<\/b> say they would allocate or increase allocations if staking yield were included in ETF products\u2014underscoring APAC&#8217;s preference for yield-enhanced, regulated investment vehicles that can integrate seamlessly with traditional portfolios.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cautious near-term outlook, strong long-term conviction<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>While\u00a0<b>60% <\/b>plan to increase allocations, many investors are timing entries cautiously following recent market corrections. Regulatory uncertainty, custody and security concerns, as well as differing regional licensing frameworks, remain key barriers to increased participation. Nonetheless, long-term conviction remains strong, supported by rising on-chain activity, a growing ETF ecosystem, and clearer regulatory pathways.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;HNWIs in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and the wider APAC region are embracing digital assets as a genuine wealth creation and preservation opportunity. Their disciplined, intergenerational approach to investing, combined with a higher risk appetite, is driving substantial allocations to digital assets\u2014particularly within <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore&#8217;s<\/span> well-regulated MAS framework that provides the institutional-grade safeguards these investors expec<span>t,&#8221; <\/span><\/i><b>says<\/b> <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Lucas Schweiger<\/span>, report author and Sygnum Crypto Asset Ecosystem Research Lead.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About the report<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sygnum&#8217;s APAC HNWI Report 2025 surveyed more than 270 high-net-worth and professional investors (95% were independent market participants) across 10 Asia-Pacific markets including <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, Hong Kong SAR, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>. Over half the respondents have more than a decade of investment experience, with 20% active for more than 20 years. The findings reveal a rapidly maturing private wealth segment that is integrating digital assets as a core component of long-term wealth and portfolio strategy.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnsbtb1 prnrbrb1 prnsbbb1 prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">*Sygnum&#8217;s APAC HNWI Report 2025 reflects the views of the surveyed participants and should not be considered a universal representation of the whole market, nor interpreted as investment advice or expectations of performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About Sygnum <br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and DLT foundations to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenization and B2B services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Switzerland<\/span>, Sygnum holds a banking license and has CMS and Major Payment Institution licences in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of <span class=\"xn-location\">Abu Dhabi<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Luxembourg<\/span> and is registered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Liechtenstein<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that the future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum&#8217;s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit<span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sygnum.com\/sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sygnum.com\/sg<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and follow us on<span> <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/sygnum-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0<\/u>and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sygnumofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><u><span>X<\/span><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2025\u00a0Sygnum \u2013all rights reserved. The information in this publication pertaining to Sygnum Pte. Ltd. (&#8220;Sygnum&#8221;) is for general information purposes only, as per date of publication, and should not be considered exhaustive. This publication does not consider the financial situation of any natural or legal person, nor does it provide any tax, legal or investment advice. This publication does not constitute any advice or recommendation, an offer or invitation by or on behalf of Sygnum to purchase or sell any assets. No elements of precontractual or contractual relationship are intended. While the information is believed to be from accurate and reliable sources, Sygnum makes no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. Sygnum expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information, omissions, or errors thereof. Any statements contained in this publication attributed to a third party represent Sygnum&#8217;s interpretation of the data, information and\/or opinions provided by that third party either publicly or through a subscription service, and such use and interpretation have not been reviewed by the third party. Sygnum reserves the right to amend or replace the information, in part or entirely, at any time, and without any obligation to notify the recipient of such amendment \/ replacement or to provide the recipient with access to the information. Simultaneously, there is no obligation of Sygnum to inform recipients of information, if before provided information later becomes outdated, inaccurate or obsolete, unless otherwise provided by applicable law. The information provided is not intended for use by or distributed to any individual or legal entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution, publication or use would be contrary to the law or regulatory provisions or in which Sygnum does not hold the necessary registration, approval authorization or license. Except as otherwise provided by Sygnum, it is not allowed to modify, copy, distribute or reproduce, display, license, or otherwise use any content for commercial purposes. You can find out more about how Sygnum processes your personal data in our privacy notice\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sygnum.com\/sg\/privacy-notice\/?_gl=1*f3wd0i*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzA5MDY1NzgxLjE3MzE2Mzk2NjU.*_ga_VQN331NDVP*MTczMTYzOTY2NS4xLjEuMTczMTYzOTY5My4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=41345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41345\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=41345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=41345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=41345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}