Inaugural deep-dive on Asian high-net-worth investors by Sygnum

60% Of Surveyed Asian HNWIs Ready To Increase Crypto Allocations Based On Strong 2-5 Year Outlook

Sygnum Singapore released its APAC HNWI Report 2025, revealing through a survey that Asian private wealth has moved decisively into digital assets – and 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 respondents’ crypto allocations go past the 10% mark, with median HNWI holdings in the 10–20% range.

The report shows a maturation in how Asian private wealth approaches digital assets. An overwhelming 90% of surveyed HNWIs view digital assets as important for long-term wealth preservation and legacy planning – not purely speculation. Portfolio diversification now drives 56% of investment decisions, overtaking short-term trading and megatrend exposure. 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.

Read the detailed report here