Among the key findings, it was revealed that more than a quarter (26%) of high-net-worth Americans with investable assets of $1 million or more currently possess cryptocurrency, a figure higher than the 20% average of all Americans. The data also showed that nearly 2 in 5 Americans (38%) with investable assets of $1M or more predict that their investment portfolio will encompass crypto in the future. This trend is observed across age groups, with over half (53%) of high-net-worth Americans under 50 and 22% over 50 expecting crypto in their portfolios. Moreover, 17% of those over 50 and 35% under 50 have expressed interest in learning more about Bitcoin as an investment opportunity.

The data indicates that high-net-worth investors are potentially more in tune with the economic environment and have grown more at ease with cryptocurrency following the authorization of spot crypto ETPs in early 2024. More than a third (36%) of high-net-worth Americans with investable assets of $1M or more report that they are paying more attention to Bitcoin and other crypto assets due to geopolitical tensions, inflation, and a depreciating US dollar. In addition, 34% of these affluent individuals state that the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs** has heightened their interest in learning about or investing in Bitcoin.

“This new data underscores the escalating confidence among high-net-worth investors in crypto as a potential long-term investment option,” commented John Hoffman, Head of Distribution and Partnerships at Grayscale Investments. “With the evolution of market dynamics following the approval of spot crypto ETFs, wealthy investors are increasingly viewing digital assets as a crucial component of their portfolios, further establishing crypto’s role in the future of finance.”

To learn more about the survey and download the complete report of the findings, please visit www.grayscale.com/HNWReport

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