"A whopping 88% of Americans have heard at least something about crypto, and three-quarters of those people are either not very confident (36%) or not at all confident (39%) about the safety and reliability of virtual currencies. A mere 6% are very or extremely confident in crypto."
"Those who have invested in crypto (around a sixth of U.S. adults, who tend to be wealthier, younger men) are somewhat more likely to find it trustworthy-just 43% of that cohort lack confidence in it. Americans aged 50 or older are less likely to be confident about crypto, as are women."
"On the plus side for Team Crypto, 69% of those who have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrencies still hold some of it. The results don't indicate how much they still hold, but, for those who don't urgently need to liquidate their holdings, I guess it makes sense to avoid selling in a crypto winter."
A Pew Research Center survey reveals widespread awareness of cryptocurrency among Americans, yet significant skepticism persists. While 88% have heard about crypto, three-quarters express low confidence in its safety and reliability. Investors in cryptocurrency, predominantly younger and wealthier men, show greater trust, with 57% maintaining some confidence. Older Americans and women demonstrate lower confidence levels. Despite skepticism, 69% of those who invested in or traded crypto continue holding their assets. Bitcoin recently surpassed $30,000, likely driven by expectations of interest rate stabilization rather than genuine confidence in the currency itself. Regulatory hostility toward cryptocurrency remains strong, exemplified by enforcement actions against major exchanges.
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