What to Know:

• A substantial 65% of investors with both crypto and equity positions are expecting digital assets to yield greater growth in the next decade, per a new study by Kraken.
• In the previous year, 42% of dual-asset investors reported superior performance from their crypto holdings compared to stocks, while 31% reported better returns from equities.
• During uncertain global economic conditions, 33% of respondents indicated a preference for investing in crypto over equities and cash.

A recent survey conducted among over 1,000 adults in the U.S. revealed that a significant number of investors with both cryptocurrencies and stocks believe digital assets will surpass equities in terms of performance over the next decade. A notable 65% of dual-asset investors shared this optimistic view, while only 35% sided with traditional stocks.

Moreover, nearly 70% of participants stated they intend to augment their crypto investments in the coming year, with male investors displaying a stronger inclination (74%) compared to their female counterparts (59%).

The report illustrates a trend where 42% noted that their crypto investments outperformed their equity portfolios in the last year, contrasting with 31% who felt the opposite. 61% of respondents expressed enhanced confidence in digital assets, compared to 53% for stocks.

In the context of global market uncertainty, 33% favored crypto as the go-to investment for new capital, while 20% chose equities and 19% opted for cash. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s head of consumer, suggested that the findings reflect a paradigm shift in how investors view their portfolios, indicating that dual-asset investors are increasingly treating crypto not merely as a speculative investment but as a fundamental growth asset.