U.S. Investors Remain Wary of Cryptocurrencies Despite Surging Ownership, Survey Shows

Cryptocurrency ownership among U.S. adults has skyrocketed eightfold since 2018, yet the asset class continues to face deep skepticism. A Gallup survey reveals only 14% of Americans currently hold crypto, with 60% expressing no interest in future purchases. Just 4% plan to buy digital assets in the NEAR term.

The risk perception remains stark: 55% of investors with over $10,000 in traditional assets view crypto as "very risky." This caution persists despite clearer regulations and institutional adoption, suggesting the scars from 2022's crypto winter—marked by high-profile collapses like FTX—still influence retail sentiment.

Ownership rates tell a different story. Among U.S. investors, crypto holdings jumped from 2% in 2018 to 17% today, signaling growing acceptance even as skepticism dominates the narrative. The dichotomy highlights crypto's evolving role—increasingly mainstream yet still polarizing.