Nearly Half of ETF Investors Plan to Buy Crypto Funds
Digital assets are gaining ground among traditional investors — nearly half of ETF holders now plan to allocate funds to crypto ETFs. The figure puts cryptocurrencies on equal footing with bonds in terms of popularity, signaling a profound shift in investor sentiment.
Schwab survey shows crypto matching bonds in popularity
According to a recent study by Schwab Asset Management, 45% of surveyed ETF investors said they intend to buy crypto-related funds in the near future — exactly the same proportion that plans to invest in bond ETFs. US equity ETFs still lead with 52%, but the parity between crypto and fixed income marks a turning point in the evolution of financial markets.
The results suggest that digital assets have moved beyond the speculative stage and are becoming an accepted component of diversified portfolios. For many respondents, crypto ETFs represent an easier, regulated path to gain exposure to digital assets without the complexity of self-custody or on-chain management.
Experts call the results “shocking but inevitable”
Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, commented on the survey: “It’s shocking to see cryptocurrencies tied with bonds. They’re clearly punching above their weight — crypto accounts for just 1% of total ETF assets, while bonds control around 17%.”
Balchunas added that the data underscores how fast investor psychology is changing: “People are now looking at crypto as a core allocation class, not a speculative side bet. The entry of major asset managers and regulated products is reinforcing that perception.”
A changing financial landscape
Analysts point out that this shift reflects a broader transformation of global capital markets. With spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs gaining traction in both the US and Asia, digital assets are increasingly viewed as tools for diversification and inflation hedging. At the same time, traditional fixed-income products have struggled amid fluctuating interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty.
If this trend continues, crypto ETFs could capture a double-digit share of the overall ETF market within the next five years — a milestone that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.
Editorial Team — CoinBotLab