A new research report released today by VerifyInvestor.com, powered by tZERO Group, Inc., reveals that accredited investors are actively preparing to deploy capital, with a growing openness to tokenized securities. The Accredited Investor Outlook 2026, based on a survey of over 200 verified accredited investors in the United States, underscores a market in motion and highlights digital asset securities as an emerging asset class poised for broader adoption.
According to the report, more than three-quarters of respondents (77%) plan to make an investment within the next six months, with nearly half anticipating activity within three months. Real estate (66%) and private equity/venture capital (61%) led investment category interest, while digital asset securities attracted interest from 27% of respondents, surpassing several traditional alternative categories including infrastructure, hedge funds, and energy-focused investments.
The survey also reveals a nuanced decision-making framework among investors. While expected returns ranked as the top evaluation criterion (70%), management quality (50.5%), downside protection and risk mitigation (49%), and sponsor track record (48.5%) were nearly as important. Liquidity potential ranked among the lowest criteria at 18%, indicating a willingness to commit capital to longer-duration opportunities when fundamentals are compelling.
Tokenized securities appear to be at an inflection point. Only 11% of respondents described themselves as very familiar with tokenized securities, yet 27% expressed interest in digital asset securities as an investment category. This gap suggests that education is the primary barrier to broader adoption rather than a lack of demand. The report identifies a progression through three stages: curiosity, education, and adoption.
“tZERO has pioneered the regulated end-to-end infrastructure, issuance, trading, custody, and settlement, that makes digital asset securities accessible to investors in a compliant, institutional-grade way,” said Alan Konevsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of tZERO. “Reports like this one reflect what we're seeing on the ground: accredited investors are actively looking to deploy readily available capital, and interest in digital asset securities is growing.”
To support the transition from curiosity to adoption, VerifyInvestor.com is hosting a live webinar on June 23, 2026, titled “The New SEC Direction on Digital Assets: What Accredited Investors Need to Know.” Registration is available at this link.
“VerifyInvestor.com is one of the most established accredited investor verification platforms. Our latest report highlights that as private markets continue to evolve, having a verified, trusted investor base is foundational,” said Jenny Shields, VP of Operations at VerifyInvestor.com. The full report is available for download here.
