Advice on crypto and digital assets is now crucial
This article is an edited extract from the Professional Planner ‘Guide on Financial Advice in 2026’, download the full copy of the guide here.
Produced in partnership with Swyftx
A decade has passed since Bitcoin grabbed the attention of the global investment community yet, in Australia, knowledge and understanding of cryptocurrency and digital assets remains relatively limited.
Moving into 2026, financial advisers should expect a spike in questions about digital assets, driven by technology adoption and structural changes in global markets.
The most obvious is the proliferation of digital asset funds including BlackRock’s successful Bitcoin ETF.
In the US, the Trump Administration’s pro-crypto stance is also driving…
