UBS reveals wealthy investors increasing crypto allocations to 5%, echoing Bitwise

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/16 03:30:09
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Swiss lender UBS, which manages over $1 trillion in assets, said wealthy clients have begun allocating up to 5% of their portfolios to crypto as a way to hedge against inflation and currency volatility. According to the Swiss bank’s 2025 Global Investment Returns Yearbook, affluent investors are diversifying beyond traditional assets by investing in Bitcoin (BTC) and alternative cryptocurrencies. Shifting portfolio strategies The report highlighted how crypto has evolved from a fringe asset into a recognized component of modern portfolio construction, particularly as long-term concerns mount around the US dollar and other fiat currencies. The 2025 Yearbook noted that traditional diversification models, once reliant on real estate, commodities, and global equities, are being rethought in response to structural inflation and increased systemic risk. Digital assets are gaining attention for their low correlation to legacy markets and their potential to act as buffers against macroeconomic shocks. The analysis echoes comments made by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who recently highlighted that institutional and high-net-worth investors increasingly view crypto as a macro hedge. Hougan similarly said that these investors are starting to increase their allocations to crypto from 1% to up to 5%. Generational split UBS data shows a clear generational divide in how clients approach crypto. Younger investors, primarily those under 50, are significantly more likely to incorporate digital assets into their core holdings. Many view cryptocurrencies not just as a hedge, but as a bet on the future of financial infrastructure, driven by advancements in blockchain, tokenization, and decentralized applications. These investors are also more comfortable with volatility and more receptive to emerging technology sectors. For them, crypto fits naturally alongside venture capital and tech exposure in portfolios designed for long-term growth. In contrast, older clients tend to approach crypto with greater caution, often limiting exposure to small, controlled allocations through regulated products or tokenized versions of traditional financial instruments. For these investors, crypto serves a complementary role, similar to gold, insurance against systemic tail risks, rather than a primary growth engine. Source: https://cryptoslate.com/ubs-reveals-wealthy-investors-increasing-crypto-allocations-to-5-echoing-bitwise/

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WEEX P2P update: Country/region restrictions for ad posting

To improve ad security and matching accuracy, WEEX P2P now allows advertisers to restrict who can trade with their ads based on country or region. Advertisers can select preferred counterparty locations for a safer, smoother trading experience.

 

I. Overview

When publishing P2P ads, advertisers can now set the following:

Allow only counterparties from selected countries or regions to trade with your ads.

With this feature, you can:

Target specific user groups more precisely.Reduce cross-region trading risks.Improve order matching quality.

 

II. Applicable scenarios

The following are some common scenarios:

Restrict payment methods: Limit orders to users in your country using supported local banks or wallets.Risk control: Avoid trading with users from high-risk regions.Operational strategy: Tailor ads to specific markets.

 

III. How to get started

On the ad posting page, find "Trading requirements":

Select "Trade with users from selected countries or regions only".Then select the countries or regions to add to the allowlist.Use the search box to quickly find a country or region.Once your settings are complete, submit the ad to apply the restrictions.

 

When an advertiser enables the "Country/Region Restriction" feature, users who do not meet the criteria will be blocked when placing an order and will see the following prompt:

If you encounter this issue when placing an order as a regular user, try the following solutions.

Choose another ad: Select ads that do not restrict your country/region, or ads that allow users from your location.Show local ads only: Prioritize ads available in the same country as your identity verification.

 

IV. Benefits

Compared with ads without country/region restrictions, this feature provides the following improvements.

Aspect

Improvement

Trading security

Reduces abnormal orders and fraud risk

Conversion efficiency

Matches ads with more relevant users

Order completion rate

Reduces failures caused by incompatible payment methods

V. FAQ

Q1: Why are some users not able to place orders on my ad?
A1: Their country or region may not be included in your allowlist.

 

Q2: Can I select multiple countries or regions when setting the restriction?
A2: Yes, multiple selections are supported.

 

Q3: Can I edit my published ads?
A3: Yes. You can edit your ad in the "My Ads" list. Changes will take effect immediately after saving.

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