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U.S. Investors Flock to Crypto—But Still See It as ’Risky’ Despite 8x Growth Since 2018
U.S. Investors Flock to Crypto—But Still See It as ’Risky’ Despite 8x Growth Since 2018
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Crypto's adoption curve is vertical—but Wall Street's skepticism remains stubbornly horizontal.
Ownership Soars, Trust Lags
American investors now hold crypto at 8x 2018 levels, yet the 'risky asset' stigma sticks like a bad NFT trade. The numbers don’t lie: adoption’s surging while mainstream confidence plays catch-up.
The Risk Paradox
Even as Bitcoin ETFs go mainstream and institutions pile in, retail investors still treat crypto like a casino chip—despite outperforming most traditional assets this decade. Old habits die hard, especially when brokers still peddle 1% yield savings accounts.
The Punchline?
When your portfolio’s up 500% but your uncle still calls it a 'scam,' you know we’re early. Again.
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