Bitwise Poll Shows 67% of Wealth Managers Lack Crypto Exposure
A recent poll of 400 wealth managers indicates that while most currently hold no crypto for clients, a majority plan to initiate allocations within the next year.
A poll conducted by Bitwise Asset Management in September 2026 found that 67% of wealth managers currently have zero cryptocurrency exposure in their client portfolios. The informal survey, which included roughly 400 participants, suggests a significant gap between current holdings and future intentions.
Despite the current lack of allocation, 60% of the surveyed wealth managers indicated they plan to add crypto to their client portfolios within the next 12 months. Additionally, 60% of respondents expressed an expectation that crypto prices will be higher by the end of 2026.
Data from the 2026 Bitwise/VettaFi Benchmark Survey provides context on recent adoption trends. In 2025, 32% of financial advisors had allocated to crypto for clients, an increase from 22% in 2024. The ability for advisors to purchase crypto for clients also grew, rising to 42% in 2025 from 35% the previous year.
During the Bitwise event, XRP emerged as the asset drawing the most inquiries from attendees. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana were also frequent topics of discussion, alongside broader industry themes such as stablecoins and tokenization.
The poll results reflect a potential shift in the wealth management industry, though the findings are subject to self-selection bias as the participants were attendees at a crypto-focused event. As more advisors gain the capability to purchase digital assets for clients, those who have not yet allocated may face increasing pressure to justify their stance to clients.
