Business UpdateJun 25, 2026, 01:01 AM
CoinShares Survey: Firm Policy Drives Crypto 'Management Gap'
AI Summary
CoinShares PLC published findings from its 2026 survey of 261 European wealth management professionals, revealing a significant "management gap" where clients' digital asset exposure remains unmonitored by their advisers. The survey concludes that firm policy, rather than adviser knowledge or client demand, is the primary driver of this gap, with 61% of advisers working in firms that restrict or lack clear guidance on digital assets. CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti emphasized that this is a "firm-policy problem becoming a wrong-way risk," highlighting an opportunity for firms to rebuild visibility over client wealth by embracing digital assets.
Key Highlights
- CoinShares survey of 261 European wealth advisers identifies a "management gap" in digital asset exposure.
- 25% of European advisers report over 50% of client digital assets are unmanaged; 52% in the UK.
- 61% of advisers work in firms that restrict digital assets or lack clear guidance ("blocked firms").
- Advisers in supportive firms are 4.5 times more likely to recommend digital assets.
- Management gap is 8.5 times larger in restricted firms compared to supportive ones.
- Top catalysts for adviser confidence are regulatory recognition (45%) and ETP access (43%).
- Expertise and track record (73%) is the decisive criterion for selecting an issuer.
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