Most dual-asset investors believe cryptocurrencies will outperform stocks in the next decade

The survey of over 1,000 US adults, released Thursday, found that 65% of dual-asset investors expect cryptocurrencies to achieve stronger growth than stocks over the next 10 years. Only 35% favor stocks.

Nearly 70% said they plan to increase their cryptocurrency allocation in the coming year, with men showing stronger confidence than women (74% vs. 59%).

Digital assets have also outperformed stocks for many investors over the past 12 months: 42% reported that their cryptocurrency holdings exceeded their stock portfolio, while 31% believed stocks performed better.

Confidence levels among respondents also favored cryptocurrencies, with 61% expressing increased confidence in digital assets compared to 53% for stocks.

Cryptocurrencies also appear to be becoming a “crisis trade.” When asked where they would allocate new capital amid global uncertainty, 33% chose cryptocurrencies, 20% chose stocks, and 19% chose cash.

Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s global head of consumer, said these data reflect a shift in portfolio construction.

“Dual-asset investors no longer view cryptocurrencies as a speculative anomaly. They see them as a core growth driver,” he said in emailed comments.

These findings come as cryptocurrency exchanges, including Kraken, are moving further into traditional finance, offering stock trading alongside digital assets, suggesting the blurring of the lines between the two markets.