Federal Reserve Data Reveals Declining Interest in Cryptocurrency Among American Adults
Federal Reserve Data Indicates Only 18 Million US Citizens Own Crypto
The Federal Reserve's annual household survey unveils that only 7% of American adults hold or utilize crypto assets, marking a decrease from previous years and contrasting with higher industry estimates.
Declining Interest in Crypto Investments and Transactions
The Federal Reserve report suggests a cooling of enthusiasm towards crypto as an investment and a financial enabler based on a comprehensive study conducted with 11,488 US adults in October 2023. The study indicates that only 2% of adults used crypto for financial transactions, mainly for international transfers.
- Key Point: Reports from industry figures like Michael Novogratz challenge the Federal Reserve's data, highlighting the popularity and ownership of crypto assets in the US.
- Diverse Usage Factors: Reasons for choosing cryptocurrencies for transactions varied, with factors such as recipient preference, transaction speed, and privacy concerns playing key roles.
Cryptocurrency Usage Across Demographics
Cryptocurrency adoption was more significant among younger to middle-aged males for both investment and transactions. The report also noted higher transactional usage among unbanked individuals, indicating a potential role for digital assets in addressing financial service gaps.
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