Record Share of Financial Advisors Allocate to Crypto as Client Demand Persists

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Cryptocurrency allocations by financial advisors have climbed to a new peak, according to recent industry research. The 2025 Bitwise and VettaFi survey found that 32% of advisors allocate to crypto for clients, up from 22% in 2024, reflecting its growing integration into mainstream finance.

The increase coincides with a landmark year featuring Bitcoin’s price milestone and advancing US regulation, including the GENIUS Act, which has helped normalize stablecoins. The survey collected 299 responses from a range of professionals, including RIAs and broker-dealer reps, over a five-week period ending in December 2025.

Sustained client curiosity is evident, with 94% of advisors receiving crypto-related inquiries in 2025. Personal conviction among advisors also grew, as 56% now hold crypto in their own portfolios—another all-time high for the survey.

Adoption rates varied across the industry. Registered investment advisors (RIAs) were most likely to allocate at 42%, with wirehouse representatives following at 35%. The figures were lower among independent broker-dealer representatives (25%) and financial planners (18%).

While access to crypto products is improving, barriers remain. Forty-two percent of advisors said they can buy crypto in client accounts, up from 35% last year. Nevertheless, a combined 58% either cannot execute such trades or are uncertain about their platform’s capabilities.