The recent Family Office Investors Summit (FOIS) held in Singapore showed that family offices managing at least $100 million are increasingly seeking investments in liquid tokens, artificial intelligence (AI), and gaming as part of their move into alternative assets. It is estimated that there are 8,030 single-family offices globally, and their assets under management are projected to surge by 189% to $9.5 trillion by 2030.

"The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead global family office wealth growth, with Singapore's assets under management potentially increasing by 10% to $5.41 trillion by 2025," said Manana Samuseva, founder of FOIS. "This growth is largely driven by net inflows into alternative investments. 37% of family offices expect widespread adoption of digital technologies, and 32% are focusing on sustainable investments."

"While short-term, profit-driven tech investments have slowed, these markets remain highly sensitive to external factors due to the hype surrounding AI," Samuseva explained. "This indicates a shift towards market maturity for the digital asset category, supported by greater accessibility and cultural transformation. Our strategic focus is on delivering internal rates of return of over 10x through alternative investments."

Per Kavita Gupta, founder and general partner of Delta Blockchain Fund, said that liquid token investments are becoming more attractive compared to early-stage investments. "We are at an interesting juncture for token economics," she said. "Despite the slump in the altcoin market (including established projects), new enterprises entering the token market are facing unusually high valuations set by venture capitalists. This trend makes liquid token investments increasingly attractive compared to early-stage investments, signaling a significant shift in the crypto industry." (CoinDesk)