The Top 10 Takeaways for Financial Advisors in the 2026 Crypto Landscape

Core Insights - The Bitwise/VettaFi 2026 Benchmark Survey indicates a significant shift in financial advisors' attitudes towards cryptocurrency, with increased participation and allocation strategies being reported [2][3] Survey Findings - 32% of advisors allocated to crypto in client accounts in the past year, up from 22% in 2024 [5] - 56% of advisors now own crypto in their personal portfolios, marking a rise in professional ownership [5] - 64% of portfolios with crypto exposure have allocations greater than 2%, an increase from 51% in 2024 [5] - 42% of advisors can now buy crypto in client accounts, more than double the access seen in 2023 [5] - Interest in stablecoins and tokenization is at 30%, followed by "digital gold" at 22% and AI-linked crypto at 19% [5] - 65% of advisors believe Bitcoin prices will be higher in 2026, with 62% confident in Ethereum and 57% in Solana [5] - 99% of advisors with crypto allocations plan to maintain or increase their exposure in 2026 [5] - Advisors show a preference for index funds (42%) over single-coin options for potential ETPs [5] - Most advisors are funding crypto positions by reallocating from equities (43%) or cash (35%) [5] - Crypto equity ETFs remain the top choice for advisors seeking crypto exposure in 2026 [5]