Crypto News Today: Crypto vs Stocks - Survey Finds 65% of Investors See Crypto Leading Over Next 10 Years

Key Takeaways65% of investors holding both stocks and crypto expect digital assets to deliver stronger growth than equities over the next 10 years.Nearly 70% plan to increase crypto allocations in the coming year, with men showing higher conviction than women.42% said crypto outperformed their stock portfolio in the past 12 months, compared to 31% for equities.During global uncertainty, more investors choose crypto (33%) over stocks (20%) and cash (19%).Investors Turn to Crypto for Long-Term GrowthA majority of investors who hold both equities and crypto believe digital assets will outperform stocks over the next decade, according to a new Kraken survey.The poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that 65% of dual-asset investors expect crypto to deliver stronger growth than equities in the next 10 years, while only 35% favored stocks.The survey also revealed shifting portfolio strategies: nearly 70% plan to boost their crypto holdings in the coming year, with men (74%) showing stronger conviction than women (59%).Crypto Already Outperforming for ManyOver the past year, 42% of respondents said their crypto investments outperformed their stock portfolios, while 31% reported better returns from equities.Confidence levels also leaned toward digital assets, with 61% saying they’ve grown more confident in crypto, compared with 53% for stocks.“Dual-asset investors are no longer treating crypto as a speculative outlier. They’re viewing it as a core growth driver,” said Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s global head of consumer.Crypto Emerging as a ‘Crisis Trade’The survey also highlighted crypto’s role as a potential safe haven. When asked where they would allocate fresh capital during global uncertainty, 33% chose crypto, compared to 20% for equities and 19% for cash.The findings suggest that crypto is increasingly viewed as an alternative to traditional safe-haven assets, particularly among younger investors seeking long-term upside.Blurring Lines Between Crypto and EquitiesThe results come as major exchanges—including Kraken—expand beyond digital assets by offering equities trading alongside crypto, underscoring how the lines between traditional finance and blockchain markets are fading.With a majority of dual-asset investors backing crypto for stronger growth, the survey reflects a paradigm shift in portfolio construction that could reshape how retail investors balance stocks and digital assets in the years ahead.