Dublin, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Valuables Custody Service Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The valuables custody service market has witnessed substantial growth and is set to expand from $26.4 billion in 2025 to $28.55 billion in 2026, marking a CAGR of 8.1%. This growth reflects a spike in high-net-worth populations, document security prioritization, corporate governance enhancements, and an increased demand for legal and financial documentation services. Moreover, the market is experiencing the evolution of professional custody service providers.
Looking ahead, the valuables custody service sector is projected to grow robustly, reaching $38.53 billion by 2030 at a 7.8% CAGR. Key factors driving this growth include heightened demand for digital custody solutions, regulatory compliance pressures, and increased corporate focus on data and asset protection. The sector is seeing a surge in the adoption of smart vault technologies and a growing trend towards outsourcing custody services. Significant trends include digitized custody management platforms, demand for high-security vaults, and advanced inventory tracking systems.
The rise in theft and crime is a critical catalyst for the valuables custody service industry. Valuables custody services provide sophisticated security solutions and professional risk management to counteract illegal activities, notably impacting the ability of criminals to access valuable assets. The Council on Criminal Justice reported a 105% increase in the average motor vehicle theft rates in 2023 compared to 2019 in 34 U.S. cities, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced custody solutions.
Key industry players are investing in advanced automated vault solutions, including robotic retrieval systems and biometric authentication, to improve security and accessibility. Innovations such as automated locker handling and identity verification provide round-the-clock secure storage and user-friendly management options. For instance, prominent companies have launched fully automated vault systems with 247 secure storage, leveraging robotic technology and biometric identity verification to streamline operations.
In a notable development from February 2023, Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a major cryptocurrency and digital asset firm, acquired GK8 for $44 million. This acquisition enhances Galaxy’s digital asset custody capabilities, bolstering its role in securely managing high-value assets. GK8, based in Israel, specializes in secure digital asset custody services for institutional clients, featuring offline storage and advanced security measures.
Leading companies in the market include JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings plc, Deutsche Bank AG, and others such as Gemini Trust Company LLC and Fidelity Digital Assets. North America emerged as the largest market region in 2025, with noteworthy growth across Asia-Pacific, South America, and other regions.
The valuables custody service market encompasses real-time secure storage, risk management, and personalized client services. The revenues reflect sales and service provisions within the specified geography, considering only consumer-end interactions. Market value denotes the income enterprises derive from selling goods/services within a specified region, exclusive of intermediary resale revenues.
Scope of the Report:
Markets Covered:
- Type: Property Contract; Will; Document; Other Types
- Services: Core Custody Services; Ancillary Services; Core Depository Services; Other Administrative Services
- Application: Enterprise Application; Personal Application; Other Applications
Subsegments:
- Property Contract: Real Estate Contracts; Business Contracts; Intellectual Property Agreements
- Will: Last Will and Testament; Living Will; Joint Wills; Holographic Wills
- Document: Legal Documents; Financial Documents; Personal Identification Documents
- Other Types: Trust Documents; Power of Attorney Documents; Insurance Policies; Sensitive Personal Items
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $28.55 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $38.53 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Key Technologies & Future Trends
- Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
- Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech & Digital Finance
- Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
- Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
- Increasing Adoption of Digitized Custody Management Platforms
- Rising Demand for High-Security Vault Infrastructure
- Growing Integration of Inventory Tracking and Audit Systems
- Expansion of Custody Services for Enterprise Clients
- Enhanced Focus on Risk Mitigation and Compliance
Companies Featured
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Citigroup Inc.
- HSBC Holdings plc
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Standard Chartered PLC
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- G4S plc
- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
- DBS Bank Limited
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Axis Bank Limited
- Northern Trust Corporation
- The IDBI Bank Limited
- Metro Bank PLC
- Gemini Trust Company LLC
- Nexo
- Fireblocks LLC
- Kefron
- Xapo Bank
- GK8
- Fidelity Digital Assets
- The Safe Deposit Company.
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