{"id":164086,"date":"2025-07-27T08:34:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T05:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=164086"},"modified":"2025-07-27T08:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T05:34:25","slug":"why-most-americans-still-avoid-crypto-despite-growing-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/why-most-americans-still-avoid-crypto-despite-growing-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Most Americans Still Avoid Crypto Despite Growing Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, around 14% of American adults report<\/a><\/strong> owning digital assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum. While this marks a clear increase from single-digit figures in 2021, most Americans continue to stay on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

For many, the risk factor looms large. Over half of respondents say they view cryptocurrency as a very risky investment, with another third labeling it somewhat risky. These concerns appear to outweigh the excitement around blockchain innovation or digital finance\u2019s future potential.<\/p>\n

Younger men and high earners lead the way<\/h2>\n

Crypto ownership is far from evenly distributed. Men under 50 are leading adopters, with 25% in this group reporting crypto holdings. In contrast, only 8\u20139% of women\u2014regardless of age\u2014say they own any digital currency. Similarly, adults with higher incomes and college degrees are far more likely to be involved in the crypto space.<\/p>