Crypto vs. Stocks: Survey Reveals Stronger 10-Year Potential for Cryptocurrency

It’s no surprise the confidence gap leans toward crypto.

Our data reveals that many investors saw stronger returns from crypto vs. stocks in their portfolios.

Among our respondents, 42% reported that their crypto holdings outperformed their stock portfolios over the past 12 months, compared to 31% who saw stronger stock performance. Only 26% experienced roughly equal performance across both asset classes. 

With more and more people adopting crypto for the first time, it makes sense that investor confidence would follow, even extending beyond just market performance alone. 

This preference could speak to a broader shift in how these investors view digital assets. For many, the data suggests crypto has evolved into more than a high-risk, high-reward speculation. It’s becoming a long-term store of value, and for many, a crisis hedge.

Investors’ underlying motivations reflect this mindset. When thinking about the reasons behind their crypto allocations, 32% of dual-asset holders cite high return potential as their top motivation. Diversification (18%) and interest in blockchain innovation (17%) follow closely behind.

When it comes to stocks vs. crypto, stock investments are guided by a different set of priorities: 37% point to long-term stability and growth, while 21% are focused on retirement savings and 16% on dividend income.

Taken together, this data indicates an investment philosophy where crypto serves as a growth engine, and stocks as a stability anchor.

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