A whopping 80% of American adults believe the financial system favors those with “powerful interests,” while 20% currently own cryptocurrency — a new survey has revealed.
Commissioned by crypto exchange Coinbase, the February online survey of more than 2,000 American adults found that 80% of respondents said the “global financial system unfairly favors powerful interests,” while 67% have called for “major changes” or a “complete overhaul” of the financial system.
A large portion of respondents are disillusioned with the Global Financial System and want change. Source: Morning Consult
The survey was conducted by business intelligence firm Morning Consult and was aimed at examining the perception of the global financial system and how United States adults and crypto investors viewed the future of the crypto market and exchanges.
It found that despite the recent FUD and bad news coming out of the crypto space, 20% of respondents said they still own crypto, and nearly a third plan to buy, sell, or trade crypto in the next year.
Morning Consult noted that the numbers have remained consistent each quarter since January 2022, drifting between 17% and 20% over the last 12 months, meaning that recent market turmoil may not have shaken retail investor confidence in crypto in America.
“There is reason to be optimistic about crypto’s future. Universally, Americans are frustrated by the inequality in the financial system and are hungry for change,” wrote Morning Consult, adding:
“Crypto investors and younger cohorts of Americans still believe that crypto is a worthwhile investment in the future that can lead to societal benefits.”
Crypto enthusiasm among younger adults also remains high. The survey found that 36% of Gen Z (born between 1997 to 2013) and 30% of Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) currently own crypto.
Younger generations remain optimistic about the future of crypto. Source: Morning Consult
Minority groups were also found to be more likely to hold a favorable view of crypto and be optimistic about the future of the asset.
“Black and Hispanic adults are significantly more likely than…..
