Singapore Crypto Ownership Surges Across Age Groups as Gen Z Holdings Double to 36%

Gate News message, April 15 — A survey released on April 15 found that cryptocurrency ownership among Singapore residents has risen significantly, with Gen Z (aged 18-25) doubling their holdings from 18% in 2025 to 36% in 2026, according to findings from a poll conducted between late January and February.

Overall crypto adoption among Singapore residents rose to 32% in 2026, up from 29% in 2025. Younger millennials (aged 25-34) saw ownership increase from 27% to 46%, while older millennials (aged 35-44) rose from 24% to 37%. Baby boomers (55+) also increased holdings from 10% to 18%, though Gen X (aged 45-54) saw a slight decline from 21% to 20%.

Among crypto investors, 47% reported making profits from their holdings. Regular investors showed stronger returns, with 55% reporting gains compared to 43% of irregular investors. Over the past 12 months, 65% of those who sold holdings did so at a profit, while 13% incurred losses.

Expectations for Bitcoin’s long-term value have shifted dramatically. The share of respondents expecting Bitcoin to remain below $50,000 by 2030 fell from 57% in 2023 to 23% in 2026. Those forecasting prices between $100,000 and $250,000 by 2030 quadrupled from 8% to 38%, becoming the most popular range. Respondents expecting prices above $250,000 surged from 3% to 26%.

Lasanka Pereira, CEO of Independent Reserve Singapore, attributed the shift to younger investors transitioning from seeking quick gains to building long-term wealth portfolios. He noted that older millennials and Gen X investors are challenging the perception of crypto as purely speculative, using it for diversification and financial goals alongside traditional assets.