Six in 10 Cryptocurrency Investors Expect to Increase Their Holdings as Investors Consider Digital Assets’ Role in Wealth Building, Schwab Modern Wealth Survey Finds
Business Wire•07/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤60% of cryptocurrency investors expect to increase holdings over the next 12 months
- ➤Cryptocurrency ownership reaches 21% of Americans, with another 23% interested
- ➤52% of cryptocurrency-familiar Americans call it important or essential to building wealth
- ➤Millennials lead ownership at 33% and planned additions at 64%
- ➤Cryptocurrency is viewed as high risk by 52% of familiar Americans
Expert Statements
Joe Vietri, Head of Digital Assets at Charles Schwab
“Existing cryptocurrency investors are certainly leaning in, particularly younger investors who are driving much of the interest and momentum in cryptocurrency”
Joe Vietri, Head of Digital Assets at Charles Schwab
“But to me, the bigger story is that cryptocurrency is increasingly viewed as a complement to traditional investments. Rather than treating it as a standalone position, investors are thinking more holistically about what role cryptocurrency may play in their broader portfolios and how it aligns with their financial goals.”
Joe Vietri, Head of Digital Assets at Charles Schwab
“As more Americans engage with cryptocurrency, education and risk management remain essential”
Joe Vietri, Head of Digital Assets at Charles Schwab
“The good news is investors don't have to figure this out alone anymore. There's real education and support available, and at Schwab, hundreds of thousands of pageviews across our cryptocurrency content show that people are actively seeking it out.”
Joe Vietri, Head of Digital Assets at Charles Schwab
“Helping clients navigate new ways to invest has always been part of Schwab’s history”
Joe Vietri, Head of Digital Assets at Charles Schwab
“As digital assets become more mainstream and innovation continues, our focus is helping clients understand their choices, build portfolios aligned with their goals and make informed decisions about their financial futures with confidence.”
Six in 10 Cryptocurrency Investors Expect to Increase Their Holdings as Investors Consider Digital Assets’ Role in Wealth Building, Schwab Modern Wealth Survey Finds
* Six in 10 cryptocurrency investors expect to increase their holdings over the next 12 months, more than owners of any other investment measured.
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