A new poll by UK insurer Aviva has revealed that 27% of British adults are open to including cryptocurrency in their retirement plans. Conducted between June 4–6 with 2,000 participants, the survey highlighted that more than 40% of those in favor cited the potential for higher returns as their primary motivation. Nearly one-quarter of respondents said they would consider withdrawing some or all of their existing pensions to invest in crypto.
The findings come at a time when pensions in the UK collectively hold assets worth £3.8 trillion ($5.12 trillion). Around one in five adults, equivalent to 11.6 million people, have already invested in crypto, with many in the 25–34 age group even tapping into pension funds for such investments. However, risks remain a major concern, with 41% citing hacking and 37% pointing to regulatory gaps as key worries.
Despite the rising interest, options to include crypto in UK retirement funds remain limited. This trend mirrors developments in the US, where a recent executive order from President Donald Trump allowed 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrencies, unlocking access to more than $9 trillion in assets.
