Family offices are embracing digital assets, new global study shows

New global research* from Ocorian, the specialist global provider of services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices, financial institutions, asset managers and corporates, reveals that family offices are increasingly focusing on digital assets. 
 
The study among family members, senior family office employees and intermediaries working for family offices with total wealth of $68.26 billion found that this is a trend which has been building over time. Over three quarters (78%) say that the level or value of digital assets that they hold has increased over the past five years, with 15% saying it has increased significantly. Around one in five (18%) say that this has stayed the same and just 3% say it’s fallen. 
 
The digital assets trend isn’t showing signs that it will fall out of favour. The global study reveals that almost all (97%) family offices believe digital assets are here to stay compared to just 1% who say that they aren’t.
 
It is also being supported by the professionals and third-parties who work for family offices. Almost all (96%) of family offices say that their intermediaries are adapting to meet this growing trend in investing in digital assets. 
 
Leevyn Isabel, Commercial Director – Middle East, at Ocorian said: “Investing in digital assets has grown exponentially over the past few years, and our research reveals that this is showing no sign of slowing. As well as predictions from family offices themselves that this trend will continue, professionals and intermediaries are adapting and changing to ensure that they are offering the very best and latest services to support family offices investing in crypto and other digital assets.”
 
Ocorian’s award-winning dedicated family office team provides a seamless and holistic approach to the challenges and opportunities families face. Its service is built on long-term personal relationships that are founded on a deep understanding of what matters to family office clients. Its global presence means Ocorian can provide bespoke structures and services for international families no matter where they live.
 
Key services include formation and administration of family offices, HR support services, support with lifestyle and luxury assets, family governance, resident and relocation services and specialist support with immigration, visas, payroll, marine and aircraft crew management and financial reporting.

* In June 2025  Ocorian commissioned independent research company PureProfile to interview 200 people in the family office sector including family members, full-time employees of family offices and specialist intermediaries such as lawyers, wealth managers, private bankers and tax advisers working for family offices of UHNW family businesses. The total value of wealth managed or owned by the families was $68.26 billion and respondents were based in the UK, UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, Hong Kong, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, Bahrain, Bermuda, Cayman, British Virgin Islands and Jersey.