Crypto allocation drops to 6%, but 45% of high-net-worth investors still plan to increase holdings, according to HSBC

HSBC's "Affluent Investor Snapshot 2026" report shows a survey of nearly 10,000 high-net-worth investors globally. In 2026, the average allocation to crypto assets stands at 6%, down 1 percentage point year-on-year. However, 45% of respondents still plan to increase their allocation over the next 12 months, while 40% intend to maintain it. In Singapore and Malaysia, investors' crypto asset allocations are 5% and 6%, respectively, both flat year-on-year. Over the same period, global cash allocation has fallen to 19%, with funds continuing to shift towards stocks, gold, and alternative investments.