A majority of U.S.-based financial advisers are signaling increased interest in cryptocurrency investments following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, according to a recent survey by Bitwise. Conducted between November 14 and December 20, the survey gathered insights from 430 financial advisers, with 56% expressing a stronger inclination to invest in crypto in 2025 due to the election results.
The crypto industry is optimistic about Trump’s potential to establish a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets. Strike CEO Jack Mallers speculated that Trump might even issue an executive order to designate Bitcoin as a U.S. reserve asset upon taking office.
Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, noted the transformative shift among advisers, stating, “Advisers are awakening to crypto’s potential like never before and allocating like never before.” Notably, 99% of advisers already invested in crypto plan to maintain or increase their exposure this year.
Market Shifts and U.S. Bitcoin Dominance
Despite rising interest, the broader crypto market has experienced notable volatility. Bitcoin, for instance, dipped to $92,500 on January 8, just a day after briefly crossing the critical $100,000 threshold for the first time since mid-December.
Meanwhile, U.S.-based entities are consolidating their position as dominant holders of Bitcoin reserves. Data from CryptoQuant revealed that as of January 9, U.S. entities’ Bitcoin reserves are 65% higher than those held by non-U.S. entities, reflecting growing domestic confidence in the asset.
Client Demand Fuels Adviser Interest
The survey also highlighted a growing trend among clients, with 71% of advisers reporting that their clients are independently investing in cryptocurrencies. Bitwise pointed out that these independently held assets present a significant opportunity for advisers to integrate crypto into broader financial plans.
However, access remains a stumbling block for many. Only 35% of advisers reported being able to purchase crypto directly within client accounts, underscoring the need for improved access to crypto investment vehicles in traditional financial platforms.
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