1. 78% of investors seek advisors with digital asset expertise. 2. 89% of current digital asset holders plan to increase their exposure by 2025. 3. Trust in financial advisors hinges on their knowledge of digital assets. 4. Regulated products like ETFs are preferred for crypto investments. 5. Sub-high-net-worth investors face challenges in accessing crypto markets.
The survey indicates strong interest in digital assets, potentially increasing CNSRF's relevance as demand grows. Historically, companies linked with asset management often see uplifts with favorable market sentiment.
Increased investor interest signals a potential growth opportunity for CNSRF, particularly in advisory roles. As demand for digital asset education rises, this could lead to stronger business performance for CoinShares.
As digital assets become more mainstream, demand for expertise will likely sustain over time, benefiting CNSRF's positioning. This trend mirrors the long-term growth of ETF adoption in traditional markets.
but nearly one-third flag concerns over credibility and risk transparency.
SAINT HELIER, Jersey, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinShares International Limited ("CoinShares" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; USOTCQX: CNSRF), a global investment firm specializing in digital assets, today released findings from its latest investor sentiment study, revealing a significant credibility gap facing financial advisors: while a majority of wealthy investors seek expert guidance on digital assets, many remain skeptical of their advisor's ability to provide it.
The survey, which polled 500 investors including high-net worth and sub-high-net worth individuals, found that 82% would be more inclined to work with a financial advisor who offers crypto-related investment guidance. Yet, 29% say they would view a lack of personal experience with digital assets or recommending digital asset products without risk explanation as major red flags, raising concerns about advisors' preparedness to support this growing client demand.
"Digital asset adoption is advancing rapidly among investors who are self-educated and actively involved—but that doesn't mean they want to go it alone," said Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares. "They're looking for advisors who can serve as strategic partners, not product pushers. There is a significant opportunity for advisors who invest in their own credibility to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. CoinShares stands ready to support advisors with the depth of its research team and a comprehensive library of insights."
"As the digital asset landscape matures, the advisor-client relationship will be defined by credibility," added Mognetti. "Investors aren't just asking 'what should I buy?' They're asking 'do you understand this space as well as I do?'"
This research builds upon CoinShares' February 2025 study of U.S.-based financial advisors, providing a comparative look at how investors and advisors are aligned—and where they have differing views—on the future of digital asset investing. Together, the studies highlight a shared interest in crypto, but some disconnect between the two audiences on trust, risk, and communication.
The CoinShares survey was fielded in April 2025 and polled 500 wealthy investors: 250 sub-high-net-worth investors (US adults with between $500,000 and $999,999 in investable assets) and 250 high-net-worth investors (US adults with $1M+ in investible assets). The survey results are subject to a margin of error of ±4.4%, adhering to rigorous standards of statistical reliability.
For more information about the survey, visit: https://coinshares.com/us/insights/investors-survey/
CoinShares is a leading global investment company specializing in digital assets, that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment management, trading, and securities to a wide array of clients that includes corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. Focusing on crypto since 2013, the firm is headquartered in Jersey, with offices in France, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US. CoinShares is regulated in Jersey by the Jersey Financial Services Commission, in France by the Autorité des marchés financiers, and in the US by the Securities and Exchange Commission, National Futures Association, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. CoinShares is publicly listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker CS and the OTCQX under the ticker CNSRF.
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