Reuters: Asian tycoons are making a big move into the crypto market, Bitcoin is moving from testing the waters to a 'must-have investment option'

Asian family offices are categorizing cryptocurrency as a 'must-have' asset allocation option against a backdrop of regulatory warming and increasingly mature markets. The status of digital assets is fundamentally being re-evaluated. (Background: Harvard University leads the charge; which well-known American universities are betting on cryptocurrency?) (Additional background: 2024-2025 Cryptocurrency Industry Salary Report: Stablecoin salaries grow 3 times, WFH is mainstream) Currently, as the U.S. vigorously promotes the entry of cryptocurrency into mainstream finance, cryptocurrencies, once labeled as highly volatile, high-risk, or even 'Ponzi schemes,' have now become key investment options for wealthy individuals and family offices in Hong Kong and Singapore; and this wave is no longer cautious exploration, but a well-considered 'must-have allocation.' Rapid shift of funds: digital assets become the first choice According to a Reuters report, wealthy families in Asia are increasing the weight of cryptocurrency to about 5% of their investment portfolios. For instance, the Next Generation Fund II, founded by Jason Huang of NextGen Digital Venture, raised over $100 million in just a few months. Saad Ahmed, head of Gemini Asia-Pacific, also stated: 'The overall maturity of the cryptocurrency asset class has driven this investment momentum in Asia.' Additionally, the number of registrants on Hong Kong's HashKey exchange grew by 85% in August, and the trading volume of South Korea's top three exchanges has increased by 17% in 2025 compared to 2024, indicating that cryptocurrency is continually moving toward the mainstream. Dual drivers of regulation and market Clarity in regulation is one of the main reasons investors are confident. For example, the U.S. passed the 'GENIUS Act' stablecoin bill this year, and shortly after, Hong Kong's stablecoin regulations were quickly implemented, reducing regulatory uncertainty. On the market side, more and more institutions are beginning to hold Bitcoin and Ethereum as part of their corporate financial reserves, which has sustained the price increase of Bitcoin and enhanced the investment appeal of digital assets. In this regard, Swiss bank UBS pointed out that some overseas Chinese family offices have also decided to increase their investment positions in digital assets; UBS China Wealth Management head Lu Zijie mentioned that second and third-generation members are actively learning about virtual currencies, indicating that intergenerational wealth transition is accelerating the reallocation of assets. Upgrading investment strategies: from cryptocurrency buying to professional quantification Zann Kwan, Chief Investment Officer of Singapore's Revo Digital Family Office, stated that family offices initially experimented with Bitcoin ETFs to 'test the waters,' but they have now shifted to directly holding coins and view digital assets as a 'must-have' option in their portfolios. Singapore's Lighthouse Canton has observed that mature family offices have even begun utilizing basis trading, arbitrage, and other market-neutral strategies, transforming past speculative methods into precise asset allocation. Giselle Lai, Deputy Investment Director of Fidelity International Digital Assets, also noted that more and more investors are starting to use Bitcoin as a tool to hedge against macro uncertainties, combining cryptocurrencies with stocks and bonds to provide diversified returns. In summary, the embrace of cryptocurrency by wealthy individuals and family offices in Asia not only reflects an open attitude towards new technologies but also signifies a fundamental shift in wealth management logic. From speculation to strategic allocation, the status of digital assets is being fundamentally re-evaluated. Related reports Who are the big winners behind the $100 billion 'cryptocurrency treasury' craze? Perspective: Will the 4-year cryptocurrency cycle be restructured? Institutional entry may extend the bull market to 2026 Exclusive interview with 'Queen of Stocks' Cathie Wood: Revealing Ark Invest's cryptocurrency investment methodology 'Reuters: Asian tycoons are making a big move into the crypto market, Bitcoin is moving from testing the waters to a 'must-have investment option'' This article was first published on BlockTempo (the most influential blockchain news media).