The National Cryptocurrency Association Survey Shows 55 Million US Adults Now Use Cryptocurrencies

This Harris Poll survey revealed how digital currency is used across demographics and income levels.

The largest survey ever conducted by the National Cryptocurrency Association shows that around 55 million adults in the US are now using cryptocurrencies.

The Harris Poll survey, commissioned by cryptocurrency platform Pintu, revealed how digital currency is used across demographics and income levels.

Most crypto users in the United States are the younger generation, with 67 percent being under the age of 45. However, adoption among older people is also significant, with 15 percent of users being over 55.

Women now account for almost a third of all crypto holders, at around 31 percent. The employment sector of users also shows interesting diversity.

The construction sector, for example, has 12 percent crypto users, more than the financial services sector, which has 7 percent. This shows that crypto is popular not only among tech or finance workers but also across other sectors.

Crypto use is not limited to investment or speculation. 45 percent of users stated that they benefit from learning and personal growth. Meanwhile, 40 percent use crypto to make purchases, and 9 percent transact with crypto on a

Crypto use is not limited to investment or speculation. 45 percent of users stated that they benefit from learning and personal growth. Meanwhile, 40 percent use crypto to make purchases, and 9 percent transact with crypto on a

daily basis.

The excitement of being part of a growing sector is also a draw, with 45 percent of users enjoying this aspect. Most users, 81 percent, want to deepen their understanding of crypto, especially regarding security, regulation and blockchain technology.

Most crypto users, 64 percent, favour government regulation of crypto, but 67 percent are concerned that strict regulation could stifle innovation. Crypto users see great potential in digital currencies to promote financial inclusion, efficient digital transactions, and global cooperation.

As many as 45 percent of users see crypto as important in financial inclusion, while 33 percent see it as a tool for global cooperation. This shows that crypto is not only perceived as an investment tool, but also as a tool that can bring about positive social change.