A ChainPlay and Storeible survey reveals that more than two-thirds of Americans now own cryptocurrencies.

new reconnaissance From ChainPlay and Storeible reveals that nearly 70% of Americans now own cryptocurrencies, marking a big step for digital assets in the US. The survey, which included 1,428 participants, shows that cryptocurrencies have become a preferred investment for people of all ages.

Political events also play a role. victory Donald Trump It prompted nearly 40% of Americans to invest more money in cryptocurrencies. Interestingly, 84% of them were first-time buyers, proving how major events can spark new interest in cryptocurrencies.

Many Americans are also changing their portfolios to buy cryptocurrencies. More than half (52%) said they had sold Stocks or gold To buy Bitcoin (Bitcoin), while 20% invested more than 30% of their total investments in cryptocurrencies. It is clear that people are betting big on the future of cryptocurrencies.

“Looking to the future, our survey reveals a strong sense of optimism in the cryptocurrency market. A majority (60%) of investors expect to double their holdings by 2025, indicating high confidence in the continued growth of cryptocurrencies.

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Younger generations are taking the lead in adopting cryptocurrencies. Generation Z starts investing at an average age of 22, Millennials at 29, while Boomers start later, at around 50.

However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has not come without risks. According to the FBI, cryptocurrency-related scams are on the rise with Americans Loss of more than $5.6 billion in 2023 - a 45% jump from 2022. The FBI received more than 69,000 complaints about cryptocurrency fraud, with investment fraud accounting for 71% of total losses, or about $3.96 billion.