By the end of 2024, 6.8% of the global population — around 562 million people — owned cryptocurrency. That’s a 34% increase from 2023 and a staggering 31-fold rise since 2018 ( TripleA.io)
In countries like the U.S. and Australia, crypto ownership now sits at approximately 15.5%, with 65% of holders aged 18–34. Meanwhile, older Australians continue to anchor their wealth in property. This generational divide raises a critical question:
Peter Lynch famously said:
“Never invest in any idea you can’t explain with a crayon.”
Property fits that test. Crypto doesn’t.
Despite the hype, crypto remains volatile, opaque, and fundamentaly flawed as an investment:
And while most crypto projects claim scarcity (limited tokens), as of June 2025, over 37 million cryptocurrencies exist, with projections pointing to 100 million by year’s end. Scarcity, clearly, is a myth when duplication is limitless.
Bitcoin's astronomical 31,700% gain since 2014 attracts attention, but 2025 YTD returns have slowed to just 7.3% — more in line with a maturing asset. As crypto moves mainstream, its upside diminishes, volatility persists, and long-term confidence may falter.
By contrast, Australian industrial property has quietly delivered 13.9% p.a. since 2014 — combining capital growth and income. Equities, over the same period, returned a more stable 9.35% p.a. including dividends. So when growth slows and fundamentals matter, crypto risks losing its narrative.
In the end, investors face a choice:
One is rooted in belief. The other, reality
If you're ready to invest in real-world, resilient wealth, our team can help you assess opportunities and build a strong, diversified property portfolio — grounded in strategy, not speculation.
