Crypto investors are gaining ground over traditional equity holders as a new Kraken survey suggests that digital assets are expected to outpace stocks in the coming decade.

Dual-Asset Investors Back Crypto Growth

According to a survey conducted by crypto exchange Kraken, 65% of U.S. investors who hold both cryptocurrencies and stocks believe that crypto will yield higher returns than equities over the next ten years. Only 35% indicated a preference for equities as the superior long-term performer.

The research, which surveyed over 1,000 dual-asset investors, highlights a steady shift in sentiment toward digital assets. Nearly 70% of respondents said they intend to increase their allocation to cryptocurrencies within the next year. This trend is more pronounced among men, with 74% aiming to grow their crypto holdings compared to 59% of women.

Crypto Delivering Stronger Short-Term Results

Over the past year, crypto performance has also given investors reason to be optimistic. Around 42% of respondents said their crypto investments outperformed their stock portfolios. Only 31% reported better performance from equities during the same period.

This trend underscores the rising confidence investors have in the digital asset space. Some 61% of survey participants said they feel more assured about crypto’s future prospects, while just 53% expressed stronger confidence in stocks.

Investors are increasingly turning to crypto as a core asset class alongside traditional stocks.

Digital Assets as a Safe Haven During Uncertainty

The survey also suggests that crypto is becoming a preferred ‘crisis trade’. When asked how they would allocate new capital during periods of global instability, 33% said they would opt for cryptocurrency. This was ahead of equities (20%) and cash (19%), indicating that digital assets may now be viewed as a hedge against broader financial market volatility.

Commenting on the results, Mark Greenberg, global head of consumer at Kraken, noted, “Dual-asset investors are no longer treating crypto as a speculative outlier. They’re viewing it as a core growth driver.”

Blurring Lines Between Crypto and Traditional Finance

These survey results arrive as cryptocurrency platforms like Kraken continue to bridge the gap between digital and traditional financial markets. Kraken and others are increasingly offering equity trading services alongside crypto, highlighting how the distinctions between asset classes are becoming less defined.

As adoption broadens and investor attitudes evolve, digital assets are steadily being woven into the fabric of diversified long-term portfolios.

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