Family Office Crypto Allocations Turn More Structured as Digital Assets Mature

Family office crypto allocations increased in 2025 as global family offices expanded exposure to digital assets, with some investing in cryptocurrencies for the first time as market infrastructure, custody services and internal risk frameworks matured, advisers said.

Family office crypto allocations were typically modest, but the shift marked a move away from experimental trades toward structured mandates covering bitcoin, ethereum and managed digital-asset funds, and in some cases equity stakes in service providers.

Muhammed Yesilhark, chief investment officer at NOIA Capital, said family offices became more systematic allocators as institutional-grade safeguards improved.

Advisers cautioned that volatility and regulatory uncertainty could temper family office crypto allocations in 2026, particularly for offices prioritising capital preservation and liquidity.