Bitwise Asset Management and VettaFi have announced the results of their 8th annual survey. This study analyzes financial advisors’ attitudes towards cryptocurrencies, which is key to determining market sentiment in 2026.
The study revealed a statistic that Matt Hogan, Bitwise’s chief investment officer, said was surprising: 99% of advisors will own crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) by 2025. Have plans to increase or maintain exposure.
“People are wondering what advisors will do if cryptocurrencies enter a phase of volatility. “We have an answer: They plan to buy more,” he commented. In other words, given Bitcoin’s sharp decline in 2026, demand could rise even further.
Furthermore, 76% of those who said they did not currently allocate any cryptocurrencies to their customer accounts indicated that they were likely to do so in 2026. Only 24% said “no,” 38% said “I’m not sure,” and 17% said “definitely yes” or “probably yes.”
As for which asset classes will perform best in 2026, we expect 38% to be stocks and 15% to be cryptocurrencies. These two received the most votes.
During the investigation, 299 Financial Advisors Answer Questions About Using Cryptocurrency in your investment portfolio. This took place from October 31st to December 8th.
Participants included U.S. independent registered investment advisors, broker-dealer representatives, and institutional investors.
More investors and allocation to Bitcoin
Research shows that 2025 was a record year for allocations to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in advisor-managed portfolios. 32% of advisors invest in cryptocurrencies in client accountscompared to 22% in 2024.
The study attributes this progress to regulatory advances and Bitcoin’s new all-time high price. These factors would have further increased trust among advisors.
Another finding was the increase in private ownership. 56% of advisors declare they own cryptocurrencies in their portfolioThis is the highest level since the survey began.
Also Allocation size has increased. Among portfolios with crypto exposure, the proportion with an allocation of more than 2% increased from 51% in 2024.
Access to institutions showed clear progress. 42% of advisors reported being able to purchase cryptocurrencies in their clients’ accounts. In 2024, the proportion was 35%, but in 2023 it barely reached 19%.
A story of investment preferences and renewed interest.
The study also analyzed which topics are generating the most interest among advisors. Stablecoins and tokenization led with 30% priority.
Second, the story is Bitcoin as “digital gold” and fiat currency devaluationit was 22%. Investment in artificial intelligence related to cryptocurrencies followed at 19%.
In terms of products, advisors showed a clear trend towards diversified funds. Among possible crypto products, 42% preferred index funds over single token funds.
Looking ahead to 2026, Exchange traded fund Stock ETFs linked to cryptocurrencies These are still my favorite options. These were the types of exhibitions that generated the most interest among advisors surveyed.
When allocating to cryptocurrencies, most choose to rebalance their existing portfolio. 43% allocate equity and 35% from cash.
hogan emphasized the importance of knowing these conceptsas it may affect the price. “The future of cryptocurrencies has always depended on what financial advisors think,” he said. He also said, “They are a trusted guide for millions of families.”
Similarly, he highlighted the changes observed in 2025, saying that “advisers have adopted cryptocurrencies like never before.” For Bitwise, this increased interest strengthens the integration of crypto assets into traditional markets.
The publication of the research results comes amid uncertainty in the market about price continuity. As reported by CriptoNoticias, it has undergone a major correction after hitting a record of 126,000 three months ago.
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