A new survey from Schwab Asset Management reveals surprising investor interest in crypto ETFs, which now competes directly with bond funds. The study found that 45% of ETF investors plan to invest in cryptocurrency funds, an identical percentage to those planning to invest in bond ETFs. This figure approaches the 52% who intend to buy U.S. equity ETFs.
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas called the finding “shocking,” highlighting that investor interest in crypto ETFs is “majorly punching above its weight.” This is because cryptocurrencies represent only 1% of total assets under management (AUM) in ETFs, compared to 17% for bonds. The interest is markedly generational: 44% of Millennials plan to invest in them, compared to only 11% of baby boomers.
David Botset of Schwab noted that Millennials are driving this trend, using ETFs for their core allocations while also experimenting with emerging assets. Despite the AUM of U.S. crypto ETFs (approx. $157 billion) still being a fraction of the bond market (near $2 trillion), this parity in investment intention suggests a rapid evolution in asset allocation that markets will need to watch closely in 2026.
Source: https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1986439385261195328
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