$100 Trillion Inheritance Wave Could Send Crypto Prices Soaring, CEO Says

Core Insights - A significant generational wealth transfer of approximately $100 trillion is expected over the next 20 years, which will lead to a shift in investment preferences towards digital assets among younger investors [2][5] - Younger generations are currently allocating a larger portion of their portfolios to non-traditional assets, with 25% compared to only 8% among older generations [2] - The crypto market, currently valued at $3.05 trillion, could potentially double due to these shifts in allocation preferences [2] Group 1: Investment Preferences - 45% of younger U.S. investors own crypto, in contrast to only 18% of older generations [2] - In the Asia Pacific region, nearly half of high net worth individuals allocate over 10% of their portfolios to digital assets, with 87% already holding crypto [3] - 20% of Gen Z and Alpha respondents are open to receiving retirement funds in cryptocurrencies, indicating a shift in attitudes towards traditional savings methods [4] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Four in five younger adults believe that crypto will play a larger role in future financial systems, highlighting a growing confidence in digital assets [3] - The preference for "app first" platforms among younger investors is reshaping the landscape of investment services, moving away from traditional brokerage relationships [4][5] - UBS data projects that $83 trillion will transfer between generations over the next 20-25 years, with $29 trillion in the United States alone, further emphasizing the scale of this wealth shift [5]