UBS sees 5% crypto allocation trend among richest family offices

By: thestreet|2025/05/16 00:00:15

The recent turmoil in the markets has shaken the confidence of investors across the globe, and a large number of them are now rethinking their investment strategies in the wake of the tariff war.The phenomenon is quite evident in Asia where ultra-rich clients are exploring alternative investment options such as cryptocurrency and gold.This is exactly what Amy Lo, co-head of wealth management for Asia at the UBS Group, emphasized at a recent event. UBS Group is a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company. It is the world's largest private bank, which counts several billionaires among its clients.Lo said that high-net-worth investors in Asia are retreating from assets tied to the U.S. dollar and allocating funds into crypto, gold, and Chinese assets.A lot of traditional family offices are now looking at allocating 5% of their funds into crypto. Therefore, traditional banks like UBS need to ensure that they are ready to "take on this opportunity," Lo underlined.️WATCH: #UBS Bank says clients are allocating up to 5% to #crypto - preparing their platform to meet rising #demand. pic.twitter.com/etda6L41LS— Roundtable Network (@RTB_io) May 13, 2025Lo also highlighted the popularity of gold as investors treat it as a safe haven asset. Besides, its price has touched record highs this year.The Asia head added that the way the U.S.-China tariff war sent shockwaves into the markets, investors are mulling diversifying their investment portfolios outside their traditionally U.S.-centered asset allocations. "Volatility will definitely continue." Lo warned. Note that President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on all countries on Apr. 2 before announcing a 90-day freeze for all except China on Apr. 9. The two countries recently reached a temporary deal as both lowered tariffs on imports from each other.Lo was speaking at the Bloomberg New Voices event in Hong Kong when she made the above observations.

The growth of AI-driven tools and community collaboration in Web3 has created new opportunities for developers worldwide. As a community partner and sponsor of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon, Fluxor's mission to unify hackathon experiences and foster creative partnerships aligns with this spirit of collective innovation.

Houthi Deadline Countdown Begins | Rewire News Morning Brief

Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum was issued on Saturday and expires on Monday night

Middle East Conflict Escalation and Rate Hike Expectation Trigger Worst Gold Sell-Off in 43 Years

The key reasons for the sharp decline include heightened oil prices due to Middle East conflict, suppressed interest rate cut expectations, and intensified selling pressure triggered by tightening USD liquidity.

The Largest Oil Reserve Release in History: Why Is the Oil Price Still Above 100?

4 billion barrels per day production, only covering 17% of the gap

AI Agent Can't Kill SaaS

The true moat is the singularity of data

This viral Beijing high school teacher, Jiang Xueqin, predicted America's downfall in advance

Jiang Xueqin's latest viewpoint in an interview with Carlson: The era of global cheap energy is coming to an end.

Interview with Bill, Head of Bitget AI: In the AI Trading Era, How Far Are We from "Earning While Lying Down"?

Bitget launches a three-tier AI product: GetAgent (Chatbot Assistant), Agent Hub (Developer Tool), GetClaw (One-Click Product), covering users from geeks to newbies.

Privacy Infrastructure and the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A privacy-first Web3 ecosystem using masternodes, encrypted messaging, and confidential payments to protect traders and AI strategies on-chain.

Meme Culture, Community Energy, and the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A community-driven meme token built around one of the internet's most recognizable characters.

RGAI: Exploring AI Agent Trading and Advancing the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A Solana-based AI agent project connecting automated trading strategies with on-chain token dynamics in AI-driven Web3 markets.

ForeGate: Bringing Decentralized Forecasting to the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A decentralized prediction market platform enabling users and builders to gauge probabilities and make informed decisions around future events in AI-enhanced Web3 environments.

Apello: Automating Web3 Community Management and Partnering with the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A community toolkit enabling builders to streamline engagement and participation as Web3 ecosystems evolve with AI and decentralized innovation. As a community partner and sponsor of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon, Apello reflects the growing fusion of community-driven participation and technical creativity in the Web3 space. The platform's commitment to empowering community interaction and meaningful engagement aligns with this shared vision of innovation.

RootData: Delivering Structured Web3 Intelligence and Sparking the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A Web3 data platform enabling investors and builders to uncover market insights and informed decision-making in AI-powered trading.

As a community partner and sponsor of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathonm RootData has a shared focus on transparency, data integrity, and insight-driven innovation across AI trading and market research.

Firecrew: Elevating Trader Skill and Amplifying the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A trading education and community platform helping individuals build disciplined strategies and risk control that pair with AI-driven innovation.

CrazyLiveDAO: Building an AI Trading Education DAO in Step with the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon

A Solana-based DAO and membership community combining AI agents, live trading education, and Web3 tools for global Chinese investors.