A KPMG report reveals an increase in investments in cryptocurrencies by retail investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: Bitcoin and Ethereum are the preferred assets.
A recent study conducted by KPMG found an increase in interest in cryptocurrency investments by private investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The report analyzes a sample of approximately 2,400 investors: 54% of them stated that they allocated more than 20% of their portfolio to digital assets.
According to the survey, many investors decide to allocate a portion of their capital to cryptocurrencies with a medium- to long-term time horizon, typically between three and five years.
In parallel, there is an increasing trend towards caution, with investors conducting more detailed research before making an investment. 82% of respondents emphasize that the security of an exchange is a key factor in choosing a platform. Transaction costs and fees are additional decisive factors for choosing an exchange.
The survey confirms Bitcoin as the preferred digital asset, with 91% of respondents holding it. Ethereum, the second cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, is preferred by 78% of investors.
