Family Offices Shift to Alternative Investments: The Rise of Private Equity & Cryptocurrency

The world of wealth management for the ultra-rich is undergoing a seismic shift. Recent findings from BNY Wealth’s 2025 report reveal that large family offices, managing assets exceeding a billion dollars, are significantly reducing their exposure to traditional public stock markets and shifting their portfolios towards alternative investments like private equity and digital currencies (Family Office Crypto). This trend represents a decisive move away from the established norms of wealth management.