A new survey from UK insurance giant Aviva has revealed that nearly one in four British adults would consider including crypto as part of their retirement portfolios, highlighting a potential shift in the country’s multitrillion-pound pension market. The poll , conducted by Censuswide between June 4 and June 6, asked 2,000 UK adults about their views on crypto investments in relation to pensions. The results showed that 27% were open to the idea of holding digital assets in their retirement funds. Of those willing to take the step, just over 40% cited higher potential returns as their primary motivation. Growing Appetite for Crypto in Retirement The findings suggest that interest in crypto as a long-term wealth-building tool is rising, particularly among younger demographics. Nearly one in five respondents aged between 25 and 34 admitted they had already withdrawn part of their pension savings to invest in digital currencies. Overall, the UK pension market is valued at around £3.8 trillion ($5.12 trillion), meaning even a modest allocation toward digital assets could bring significant inflows into the sector. International developments appear to be influencing sentiment as well. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to include Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, granting exposure to more than $9 trillion in American retirement assets. Risks and Regulatory Concerns Remain Despite the growing enthusiasm, the survey revealed that risk awareness remains a major factor shaping public opinion. Security issues, such as hacking and phishing attacks , were cited as the leading concern by 41% of respondents, followed by lack of regulation and consumer protections at 37%. Crypto volatility was flagged as the third-biggest worry at 30%. Michele Golunska, managing director of wealth and advice at Aviva, acknowledged the rising popularity of digital assets but urged savers not to overlook the advantages of traditional pension structures. “We mustn’t forget the value of the good old pension,” Golunska said. Nearly one in three respondents admitted they were interested in crypto but did not fully understand the trade-offs involved in converting pension funds. Meanwhile, 27% of those surveyed did not realize there were any risks associated with investing in digital assets at all. The UK is gradually developing a regulatory framework, with a proposal unveiled in May to treat digital asset exchanges and dealers more like traditional finance firms. However, adoption has been slowed by banks, with 40% of investors reporting their banks had blocked or delayed payments to crypto providers. The post A Quarter of UK Adults Open to Crypto in Retirement Plans, Aviva Survey Finds appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
