CoinShares survey shows affluent investors average about 10% portfolio allocation to digital assets
CSHR•A CoinShares survey of 2,230 affluent investors found digital assets accounted for an average of about 10% of portfolios, with a majority holding them across the US and six European markets. Among current investors, 2026 plans to increase exposure reached 91% in the US, UK and Germany.
1. Digital asset allocations
CoinShares published a survey of 2,230 affluent investors showing that a majority held digital assets across the US and six European markets. Average allocations clustered around 10% of portfolios.
2. Investment intentions
The February 2026 downturn lifted investment intent in all surveyed markets. In Germany, 54% said they were more likely to invest, compared with 23% who were less likely. Among current investors, plans to raise exposure in 2026 reached 91% in the US, UK and Germany, and 71% in Sweden.
3. Policy and regulation
Support for regulation stood at 79%. Pro-crypto US policy signals boosted investment intent for 68% to 79% of respondents across markets.



