45% of Young Investors Own Crypto as Housing Dreams Fade: Survey

Group 1 - Nearly half (45%) of younger US investors own crypto, compared to 18% of older generations, indicating a significant generational shift in investment preferences [1][2] - Younger investors allocate 25% of their portfolios to non-traditional assets, which is three times the 8% allocation among older investors, highlighting a growing trend towards alternative investments [2] - 73% of younger investors believe their generation faces greater wealth-building challenges compared to older adults, influenced by factors like housing affordability and student debt [3][4] Group 2 - Younger investors view crypto as a central strategy rather than a speculative investment, with 47% wanting access to new crypto assets before they are widely available [5] - Four in five younger investors are open to trying new investment opportunities, including crypto derivatives and decentralized finance products, compared to under half of older adults [6] - There is a strong belief among younger investors (80%) that cryptocurrency will play a significantly larger role in future financial systems, contrasting with 60% of older investors [5]