Young U.S. investors are more interested in bitcoin investments than they were three years ago, according to a poll stemming from the Gallup Investor Optimism Index. This year’s poll surveyed 1,037 participants and findings suggest 6% of American investors own bitcoin.
American Bitcoin Investors Increase by 4% in 3 Years
The American survey and analytics firm Gallup has published new findings from a recent survey the company did on bitcoin investing. The firm’s survey called the Gallup Investor Optimism Index explains there is “more momentum among investors younger than 50.”
In 2018, Gallup’s last report had shown that only 2% of investors own bitcoin but in 2021, that metric has increased to 6%. The American adults that participated said they owned roughly $10K in investments like equities and bonds. Further, Gallup’s researchers say that the number of owners increases for younger generations.
“Ownership is up a more impressive 10 percentage points, to 13%, among investors aged 18 to 49,” Gallup’s latest report notes. “It remains minimal among investors aged 50 and older; just 3% now say they own it, versus 1% three years ago.” Gallup’s report adds:
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