Crypto holdings in Australian Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) have decreased by about 4% year-on-year, despite a rally in the crypto market. Data from the Australian Taxation Office shows that SMSF crypto holdings fell to 3.02 billion Australian dollars (around $1.97 billion) in June 2025, down from 3.12 billion Australian dollars in June 2024. This decline occurred in the context of a 60% rise in Bitcoin prices during the same period, with overall regional growth in crypto activity. Simon Ho, head of SMSF strategy at Coinstash, suggested that the reported figures may not reflect the actual situation as they are based on tax returns from June 30, which are filed later. SMSF crypto holdings were up 41% from June 2023, illustrating significant growth. While SMSFs predominantly serve older Australians, with over 96% of members aged 35 or older, over half of young Australians (ages 25-34) hold crypto, indicating potential shifts in future retirement planning. As Australia’s crypto legislation evolves, exchanges are gearing up for greater adoption of digital assets in retirement plans.

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