A majority of Individuals stated they are going to by no means be excited by shopping for cryptocurrency even with the possession rising previously few years, in line with a brand new survey that was launched on Tuesday.
The brand new Gallup discovered that 60 p.c of respondents stated they’ve little interest in shopping for cryptocurrency. Round 17 p.c stated they’re intrigued by the potential funding, however usually are not planning to purchase anytime quickly. One other six p.c are not sure about shopping for or usually are not aware of cryptocurrency, whereas solely 4 p.c of Individuals stated they are going to purchase cryptocurrency within the close to future.
Round one-in-seven Individuals, 14 p.c, stated they personal cryptocurrency. Possession of cryptocurrency has gone up amongst U.S. traders, going from single digits in 2021 to round 17 p.c this yr, in line with the survey.
The share of traders who stated they might by no means personal cryptocurrency is at 64 p.c in 2025. The determine is greater than the 72 p.c in 2018, however decrease than the 58 p.c in 2021.
The possession of bitcoin or one other cryptocurrency is greater amongst males aged 18 to 49, round 25 p.c, in comparison with these aged 50 and older, at 12 p.c.
Almost one-fifth, 19 p.c, of upper-income Individuals, political conservatives and faculty graduates personal a type of cryptocurrency.
Almost all Individuals stated they’ve heard of cryptocurrency, with simply 5 p.c saying they haven’t. Simply over a 3rd, 35 p.c, stated they know “something” about cryptocurrency, in comparison with 60 p.c who stated they’ve heard of it, however have no idea a lot concerning the digital foreign money.
The survey was carried out from June 2-15 amongst 2,017 adults. The margin of error was three share factors on the 95 p.c confidence degree.
