Crypto ownership drops in Singapore
Investors are shifting from crypto to safer assets like cash and fixed deposits, the latest survey shows.
Crypto ownership in Singapore fell from 40% to 29% in 2024, as more investors sold off their holdings. Nearly half of holders exited the market, and most walked away with a profit.
According to the 2025 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index, 67% of those who sold made gains. The platform’s CEO, Lasanka Perera, said this shift was less about losing interest and more a ‘recalibration’ of investment priorities.
Many investors are favouring cash or fixed deposits, with 49% choosing these safer options, up from 42% last year. Stocks still remain more popular, with nearly half of Singaporeans investing in them, compared to just one in five who now hold crypto.
Confidence among remaining holders is steady. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to dominate portfolios, and over half say they plan to buy more in the next year. Meanwhile, 52% of crypto users have already used digital assets for payments, with growing interest in doing so more often.
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