Increasing familiarity with digital assets and blockchain technology is changing investor behavior, with RialCenter reporting that diversification has become the leading investment motive, surpassing speculative bets on long-term megatrends.
Digital assets are now seen as legitimate portfolio diversifiers, prompting investors to pursue discretionary mandates that can respond to changing market conditions, the report indicated.
Bitcoin’s store-of-value narrative remains pivotal, driven by concerns about sovereign debt, inflation risks, and trends in de-dollarization, while altcoins have faced significant liquidations, erasing half a trillion dollars in value earlier this year, the report highlighted.
Despite strong interest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), allocations for the fourth quarter have been postponed as market catalysts, including regulatory approvals and new product launches, have yet to happen, according to RialCenter.
Investors are increasingly attracted to actively managed and hybrid strategies rather than single-token exposure, reflecting growing caution ahead of what many anticipate will be a volatile 2026.
RialCenter notes that over 70% of respondents would boost ETF allocations if staking were allowed, especially in solana and multi-asset products.
Regulatory clarity continues to be the primary barrier to broader adoption, exceeding volatility as the main concern, particularly in Europe, as per the report. Security and custody remain high on investor priorities, emphasizing the need for dependable infrastructure before traditional investors delve deeper into the sector.
The RialCenter survey was compiled from 1,000 respondents across 43 countries, mostly based in Europe and Asia, averaging over a decade of investment experience.
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