Sygnum Report Highlights Portfolio Diversification as Main Driver for 2025 Crypto Investments
A Sygnum Bank report indicates that portfolio diversification has become the primary reason for investing in cryptocurrencies in 2025.
Summary
In Sygnum Bank’s latest Future Finance Report 2025, portfolio diversification has emerged as the foremost reason driving crypto investments this year, overtaking previous motivations related to crypto’s growth potential.
Key Findings
- 57% of respondents now prioritize diversification as their main investment rationale, compared to 62% last year.
- Sygnum suggests that crypto is increasingly seen as a core component in investment portfolios.
Bitcoin’s Emerging Role
Additionally, 45% of surveyed individuals consider Bitcoin as a safe asset, with concerns about inflation and geopolitical tensions influencing this view. Interest in crypto as a new asset class has now declined to 28%.
Growing Demand for Crypto ETFs
The report also highlights the increasing interest in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), fueled by the evolving regulatory landscape and rising confidence among investors. Over 150 crypto ETF applications are currently under review in the US, with 70% of investors willing to boost their crypto ETF allocations if staking rewards are made available.
Barriers to Investment
The report reveals that 40% of investors identify regulatory uncertainty as the primary barrier to crypto investments, which remains a significant issue despite enhancements in regulatory clarity since the beginning of the year.
Biggest barriers to entry in 2025. Source: Sygnum
For further details, you can consult the full report here.
