Absar Shaikh

According to a recent report, 87% of surveyed high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Asia hold digital assets, and 60% plan to increase allocations.
This reveals a maturing digital asset space across the region. Wealthy investors in key markets are increasingly viewing crypto as an essential component of their portfolios.
Digital Asset Adoption Accelerates Among Asian Wealthy Investors
The findings come from Sygnum’s APAC HNWI Report 2025. The survey of over 270 wealthy and professional investors across 10 Asia-Pacific markets indicates a significant shift: digital assets are becoming a structural component of long-term wealth strategies in the region.
The report revealed 87% already own digital assets as part of their investment portfolios. Furthermore, 49% of the respondents allocate more than 10% of their portfolios to crypto, placing median HNWI exposure in the 10–20% range. 60% intend to increase their allocations.
“HNWIs in Singapore and the wider APAC region are embracing digital assets as a genuine wealth creation and preservation opportunity. Their disciplined, intergenerational approach to investing, combined with a higher risk appetite, is driving substantial allocations to digital assets—particularly within Singapore’s well-regulated MAS framework that provides the institutional-grade safeguards these investors expect.” Lucas Schweiger, report author and Sygnum Crypto Asset Ecosystem Research Lead, said.
Wealth Preservation Overtakes Speculation
A key narrative throughout the report is the maturing behaviour of Asian private investors. 90% of respondents now view digital assets as important for long-term wealth preservation and generational planning. Diversification has become the top motivation for allocation decisions, surpassing short-term trading and megatrend exposure.
The appetite for more sophisticated products is also rising. HNWIs are showing an increasing interest in actively managed strategies, outsourced investment mandates, and yield-enhanced products that fit neatly into their existing wealth structures.
Notably, investors increasingly expect traditional wealth managers to keep pace. Recently, BeInCrypto reported that a significant share of investors in the US have already shifted funds away from advisors who do not provide crypto exposure.
“Singapore’s MAS framework and Hong Kong’s advancing digital asset regulations have established the infrastructure needed for traditional wealth managers to offer crypto services—the question is no longer whether private banks can serve this demand, but when they will move to meet it,” Gerald Goh, Sygnum Co-Founder and APAC CEO, stated.
Diversification in ETF Demand Goes Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum
Demand for varied exchange-traded funds is particularly pronounced. The report finds 80% of respondents want ETFs that go beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Solana stands out, with 52% interested in exposure to this asset.
It is followed by multi-asset crypto indexes at 48% and XRP at 41%. Notably, 70% revealed they would allocate, or increase allocations, if staking yield were incorporated into ETF structures.
However, Sygnum observed that a significant share of investors are approaching the market cautiously after recent market volatility.
Factors such as unclear regulation, ongoing concerns around custody and security, and varying licensing requirements across jurisdictions continue to limit wider involvement.
Even so, long-term confidence remains firm. 57% of HNWIs and 61% of UHNWIs expressed a bullish or strongly bullish long-term view of the crypto market. Their confidence is bolstered by the deepening integration between crypto and traditional finance.
Goh emphasized that APAC is quickly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing and most influential digital asset hubs, and expects this momentum to accelerate further as the region heads into 2026.

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💥 $SOL is starting to move — don’t miss the profit opportunity from this recovery wave! 🚀

Trading Plan — LONG $SOL

Entry: 129-131
SL: 120
TP1: 138
TP2: 144
TP3: 151

Analysis:
$SOL is holding strong buying pressure around 130, showing zero weakness despite BTC’s recent dump. Short-term momentum is recovering, and price structure remains firmly above major support — giving a clean long opportunity at this level.

If SOL rebounds from 130 with strong bullish candles or rising volume, targets at 138 → 144 → 151 are well within reach. The setup becomes invalid only if price closes below 120, which would break structure and weaken the recovery trend. ⚡$SOL

Gemini is now supporting the Ripple stablecoin (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This has opened a new avenue for quicker and less expensive transfers between the two top networks. It operates using a single balance and eliminates the use of distinct wallets or concerns about settlement layers.
Is Gemini Expanding RLUSD On XRPL? 
According to the exchange, users can now deposit RLUSD on XRPL and withdraw it on XRPL or Ethereum. The update is a significant move for Ripple to enable the use of RLUSD on open networks designed for speed.
This broader adoption trend has gained considerable momentum. Recently, legal analyst Bill Morgan, outlined the recent progress of Ripple as its multi-chain RLUSD expansion strategy continues to gain momentum. XRPL enables transactions to be conducted in seconds and has low fees.
Gemini stated that this combination gives users a superior experience in faster and predictable transfers without having to spend a lot as network fees. The partnership also supports the initiatives of Ripple to expand the use of the stablecoins. This comes at a time when the market is increasingly seeking quicker settlement methods.
Gemini stated that the update was also aimed at simplifying cross-chain activity. Hence, RLUSD transfers can be seamless irrespective of the blockchain preferred by users.
It is convinced that the multiple paths of settlement in one balance would be more convenient to beginners and more experienced traders when using stablecoins. However, it is only available to Gemini customers in regions where the RLUSD integration on XRPL is available.
Ripple Community Supports Gemini’s RLUSD XRPL Integration
The update was endorsed by Jack McDonald, a top Ripple executive. He re-posted the announcement by Gemini on X and added, RLUSD+XRPL. Onwards!” This demonstrates that he is in favor of the integration.
The announcement had community responses. The commentary that came out most noticeably was that of Arthur, a Ripple community member. He said the partnership shows the way in which the design of XRPL can be useful to the RLUSD stablecoin.
How Is XRPL Increasing RLUSD Adoption?
The reach of Ripple’s RLUSD continues to grow as the stablecoin was recently approved to be used in the Abu Dhabi markets. This also adds to the momentum towards the continued adoption of the RLUSD.
Arthur further observed that having alternative means of settlements for traders enhance the efficiency of the financial settlement industry globally. The collaboration points to the increasing involvement of XRPL for stablecoin settlements. In addition, this partnership comes after the previous joint project between Ripple and Gemini for an RLUSD settlement card.
This rapidly increased the use of RLUSD stablecoin for payments in the traditional finance space. The rising interest in RLUSD and the strengths of XRPL could result in increased demand as stablecoin adoption rises. $XRP
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Zcash is attempting to recover the losses accumulated in November after a steep decline cut its valuation by more than half. 
The latest 40% rally has brought optimism back to the market, yet several underlying factors suggest ZEC may still struggle to complete a meaningful recovery.
Zcash Is Not Following Bitcoin
The RSI shows that bullish sentiment is strengthening as Zcash begins regaining traction. The indicator has climbed above the neutral 50.0 mark for the first time in nearly two weeks, signaling improved market confidence. A move into the positive zone often serves as an early sign of trend reversal, which could support ZEC’s continued upward move.
However, the recent uptick in RSI alone does not guarantee a full recovery. The broader market remains sensitive to macroeconomic cues, and even minor shifts in sentiment could impact ZEC’s momentum. Sustained bullish pressure will be necessary to ensure that the current rally does not fade prematurely.
Zcash’s correlation with Bitcoin currently sits at -0.47, reflecting a negative relationship at a time when BTC is beginning to show signs of recovery. This divergence poses a risk for ZEC. If Bitcoin continues rising, ZEC could face resistance, as negative correlation often limits upside potential when the broader market strengthens.
On the other hand, if Bitcoin loses momentum or slides downward, the negative correlation could work in ZEC’s favor by allowing it to extend its rally independently. This dynamic creates uncertainty, with ZEC’s path forward depending heavily on Bitcoin’s next major move.
ZEC is trading at $439 at the time of writing, sitting just below the key $442 resistance. The recent 40.5% gain is notable, but it remains insufficient to offset the 55% crash suffered in November.
For a true recovery, Zcash would need to climb nearly 59% in the coming days to reach $700. In the short term, a break above $442 could open the door to a move toward $520 if the level is flipped into support.
If the negative Bitcoin correlation becomes a headwind, ZEC could drop back to $403 and potentially fall to $340. This would end up erasing a chunk of the recent rally and invalidating the bullish outlook.
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Twenty One Capital has made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), entering the public markets with a substantial Bitcoin treasury and a similarly large spotlight. 
Its stock slid sharply on day one, raising a clear question for investors and the industry: what comes next for a company built around Bitcoin during a market downturn?
A Bitcoin Giant’s Wall Street Debut
Trading under the ticker XXI, the company enters the market with more than 43,500 Bitcoin on its balance sheet. 
That holding, worth about $3.9 billion, makes Twenty One Capital one of the largest corporate holders of the asset. Jack Mallers, who co-founded the firm, framed the listing as a bid to give Bitcoin a defined place in traditional markets. He argued that investors deserve access to a company built entirely on Bitcoin’s monetary logic.
“Bitcoin is honest money. That’s why people choose it, and that’s why we built Twenty One on top of it,” Mallers said in a press release. “Listing on the NYSE is about giving Bitcoin the place it deserves in global markets and giving investors the best of Bitcoin: its strength as a reserve and the upside of a business built on it.”
This is not a fringe effort. Tether, Bitfinex, SoftBank, and Cantor Equity Partners sit behind XXI, giving the company a level of institutional weight rarely seen in Bitcoin-native launches. 
Cantor Equity Partners itself comes from a high-profile lineage: it was formed as a public acquisition vehicle backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, the investment firm led by Brandon Lutnick, son of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. That connection adds another layer of institutional pedigree to XXI’s entry into public markets.
Yet the first trading session was rough, with shares falling more than 24%. The reaction indicates caution, with investors likely wanting to see how XXI plans to operate beyond its headline treasury.
DATs Struggle as Bitcoin Slides
Twenty One Capital’s stock exchange debut arrives at a time of renewed pressure in crypto markets. 
Bitcoin has fallen by roughly 30% from its October peak, and related equities have weakened in tandem. 
Meanwhile, digital asset treasuries (DATs) have been particularly hard-hit, as their valuations often fluctuate in tandem with their reserves. Analysts now stress that DATs must prove they offer more than exposure to Bitcoin. The generous mNAV premiums of earlier quarters have faded, and investors are demanding clearer business models.
Against this backdrop, XXI faces a challenging environment for a new listing. It must demonstrate its ability to navigate volatility and build operations that can withstand Bitcoin’s fluctuations.
Growth Plans Await Market Validation
Mallers and his team have said the company aims to grow far beyond simple accumulation. 
XXI has stated that it plans to develop Bitcoin-based lending tools and capital markets products.
It also aims to create educational and media initiatives to promote broader Bitcoin adoption.
These remain early-stage intentions rather than launched business lines, reflecting the company’s ambition to build a broader ecosystem rather than remain a static treasury.
Whether investors will welcome that approach remains uncertain. 
Some see XXI as a future industry heavyweight, backed by deep institutional networks. Others note the weak crypto market and broader investor caution toward merger-driven listings. 
The debut is a milestone, but the next phase will depend on proven results rather than vision.