A recent survey conducted by Bitwise Asset Management and VettaFi has revealed that a narrow majority of financial advisors are now more inclined to invest in cryptocurrency after Donald Trump’s election victory.
Advisors Still Favor Crypto Equity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in 2025.
In detail, 56% of advisors surveyed said the election results have made them more likely to consider investing in cryptocurrency this year.
The result could be driven by the president-elect’s pro-crypto stance. Trump has previously promised to create a crypto-friendly environment for industrial companies, establish a national Bitcoin repository and many more if elected, which is part of his plan to make the US a leader in the field.
The Trump pump
Bitwise’s survey also shows that advisors have increasingly incorporated crypto assets into their investment strategies. The percentage of advisors allocating cryptocurrency to client accounts increased to 22% in 2024, doubling the previous year’s figure.
Customer interest is also stronger than ever. 96% of advisors said they received crypto inquiries from clients last year. The report also notes that a staggering 99% of advisors, who have already integrated crypto assets into client portfolios, tend to stay or invest more this year.
Among advisors who have not yet allocated crypto to their clients, 19% expressed that they “definitely” or “probably” plan to do so in 2025. Compared to the previous year, only 8% of advisors were willing to introduce crypto exposure to their clients.
Crypto Equity ETFs are still the best choice
The report also highlights trends and adoption of crypto ETFs. When asked about their preferred method of allocating crypto exposure in 2025, financial advisors overwhelmingly chose crypto-stock ETFs as their top choice.
In 2024, the cryptocurrency sector witnessed two landmarks: the debut of US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs in January and spot Ether ETFs in late July. These Bitcoin funds have since taken in huge amounts of capital, with assets under management continuing to grow.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, also known as IBIT, was named one of the most successful ETFs last year. The fund has grown to even outperform its gold counterpart. On January 9, IBIT’s Bitcoin holdings reached $52.5 billion.
As noted in Bitwise’s survey, when choosing Bitcoin ETFs, advisors prioritize expertise. Other critical factors are the issuer’s brand and the issuer report.
However, advisers pointed out that access remained an ongoing challenge to ETF adoption. Only 35% of advisors reported having the ability to purchase crypto for client accounts.
In comparison, although regulatory uncertainty still plays a large role in advisers’ adoption, there is diminishing concern among them. The improvement may be based on widespread optimism regarding regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency space.
Buy on the open market
According to the survey, many clients invest in crypto outside of the advisory relationship. 71% of advisors said “some” or “all” of their clients invest independently in cryptocurrency.
All eyes are on Trump’s inauguration, which is scheduled for January 20. The transition to the new leadership is widely expected to open the door for the US to transform into the leading country in the blockchain and digital asset domains.
Bitcoin saw a sharp rise after the election, with prices crossing the $100,000 level for the first time last month. However, the cryptocurrency’s rally has stalled recently as prices fell below $93,000 amid speculation of a $6.5 billion Bitcoin liquidation by the US government.
On Wednesday, DB News reported that the Department of Justice was granted the right to sell all Bitcoin seized from the infamous Silk Road marketplace. The DOJ has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
Nevertheless, industry experts still see room for Bitcoin to grow in the long term under the incoming Trump administration. The prospect that Trump will soon create a Bitcoin reverse has encouraged several companies in the United States to adopt the asset as part of their back-up strategy in order not to fall behind.
