Axi has reported that 46% of its client base now holds crypto as part ofbroader portfolios. This comes despite a three-month period of subduedvolatility in the digital asset market.SingaporeSummit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The broker said adoption spans its crypto-related products, includingperpetual contracts, CFDs, and directcrypto ownership through its “Buy Crypto” feature. The service allowsclients to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies on the platform. The launchcomes as CFD brokers continue to expand into spot crypto offerings. Pepperstonerecently launched a spot crypto exchange in Australia, offering fivecryptocurrencies and two stablecoins paired against the Australian dollar. Inthe UK, IGGroup has also entered spot crypto trading after receiving a cryptoassetlicence from the Financial Conduct Authority.TradersMix Ownership and DerivativesAxi said the shift toward spot crypto access reflects a broader industrytrend and is consistent with its own client data. It pointed to a move awayfrom purely speculative trading toward combined trading and ownership usecases. Traders, it said, are seeking simplified access to crypto markets whilemaintaining exposure through multiple instruments within the same platform.ClientsSwitch Between Crypto InstrumentsWhile derivatives remain widely used, Axi said its Buy Crypto feature isattracting first-time users by allowing leverage-free purchases. Early dataindicates some traders are using crypto for portfolio diversification, withlonger holding periods in certain cases.Stuart Cooke, Head of New Business at Axi, said trading behaviour isbecoming more flexible. He said demand for straightforward crypto ownership isgrowing and noted that clients are increasingly moving between product types asconditions change. He added that the same underlyingasset is now being traded in different ways, including perpetual contracts,CFDs, and direct ownership, as volatility fluctuates. Cooke said theavailability of multiple formats allows clients to adjust how they access thesame asset based on changing objectives.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.