A new Gallup poll found that roughly one in seven U.S. adults (14%) report owning cryptocurrency today, with few others intending to buy it soon.
Most Americans surveyed said they will never buy cryptocurrency, as their perception of it being a very risky investment appears to be a key barrier.
Still, ownership of cryptocurrency has risen over the past few years, evident in Gallup’s trend in ownership among U.S. investors, which has grown from single digits in 2021 to 17% today.
Although 14% of adults overall reported owning bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, the rate varies significantly by gender and age. See the findings.