CoinShares PLC stock closed Monday at $4.95, up 0.41% following the release of a major digital asset survey covering affluent investors across seven markets in Europe and the United States. The research surveyed 2,230 participants and revealed widespread crypto ownership, rising allocation plans, and demand for professional digital asset services.
The study, conducted with strategic consultancy Vardaxoglou Advisory, covered the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland. Digital asset ownership reached approximately 70% in the US, UK, Germany, and Switzerland, while Sweden recorded the lowest rate at 54%.
Strong Intent to Increase Exposure
Among current crypto holders, the intent to raise digital asset exposure remained robust. The US, UK, and Germany each recorded 91% of current holders planning to increase their allocation during 2026. France followed at 87%, while Italy recorded 85%.
Average digital asset exposure clustered around 10% of portfolios across surveyed markets. Only 6% of respondents identified short-term trading as their primary approach, suggesting longer-term investment strategies.
Bitcoin Dominance and Diversification
Bitcoin remained the dominant digital asset, with 80% of crypto holders owning it on average. However, 89% of Bitcoin holders also owned other digital assets, indicating broader portfolio diversification. Bitcoin-only portfolios represented just 5% of US crypto holders and 15% in France.
Demand for Specialist Services and Regulatory Support
Approximately 69% of respondents indicated they would consider working with wealth managers offering specialist digital asset knowledge. Meanwhile, 88% acknowledged lacking sufficient knowledge to allocate funds with full confidence.
Government policy also influenced digital asset demand across the markets. About 79% of respondents supported stronger regulation, and US policy developments produced the strongest positive response, with 68% to 79% of respondents reporting increased investment intent.
Market Resilience and Demographic Trends
The results demonstrated resilient demand following the sharp February 2026 market downturn. Germany recorded the strongest response, with 54% of respondents becoming more likely to allocate funds afterward, while only 23% reported lower investment interest following the decline.
Younger respondents aged 18 to 44 reported higher portfolio allocations than older groups across every surveyed market, in some cases allocating roughly twice as much as their older counterparts.
