Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) top investors’ projections for digital assets in the coming months. Bitcoin sentiment among high net worth investors spiked in the last five months after the outcome of the U.S. election. Previous analyses have seen Ethereum with a higher percentage among wealth managers due to its staking feature. However, the altcoin giant has struggled with whales doubling down on outflows. Bitcoin Adoption Spikes 15% Since January A new CoinShares survey highlights wider adoption of crypto assets amid rising prices. Bitcoin maintained its lead as the top asset in terms of growth projection. For institutional users, the top crypto stands to gain from the current White House policies. Altcoins became a little bit sidelined, although financial diversification drives most investors. According to the poll, investor confidence in Bitcoin grew 63% after the United States elections, while total weightings rose 1.8% marking the highest point in 12 months. 20% of respondents hold Ether in their portfolio while over 16% hold Solana. These three rank the highest, while other assets like XRP, Cardano, and Polygon were further behind. For most commentators, launching a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the United States is a major driving factor for the asset, coupled with already performing spot ETFs . The U.S. positive approach will attract a wide range of investors to the asset class, as seen since November 2024. Institutional volumes are up about 2.5%, while retail investors also gained momentum. “ Digital asset weighting in portfolios has risen to 1.8%, the highest for a year; We believe this is a combination of price action and improved sentiment in the asset class, as highlighted in our weekly fund flows report. While retail investors (individuals) have the largest positions we have seen institutional portfolios rise to an average position of 2.5%, backing work we have done on 13f filing data,” CoinShares wrote. Volatility Stalls New Users Per the study, most financial consumers are scared of purchasing digital assets due to rapid movements. Crypto assets are highly volatile and often swing with community sentiment and added utility. The effect of the bull and bear cycles can be seen across retail and traditional markets. Over 35% of users considered volatility a major risk, while 28% flagged regulations as factors limiting investment. Other risks include low reputation compared to other assets, poor fundamentals, and custody concerns.
