Cryptocurrency adoption among U.S. adults remains low despite growth

btccSquare News: According to the latest Gallup survey, currently only 14% of American adults own cryptocurrency. Although this is an eight-fold increase from 2% in 2018, digital assets remain a niche investment. Most respondents (60%) stated they would never buy cryptocurrency, with only 4% planning to purchase in the near future. Risk perception remains the primary barrier. 64% of American investors consider cryptocurrency "extremely risky", which may explain people's cautious attitude. Demographic differences are significant: ownership rates reach 25% among males aged 18-49, while participation drops dramatically among women and older age groups. College graduates and high-income households have above-average participation, forming a stark contrast with nearly zero participation among elderly and low-income families. These data suggest that cryptocurrency adoption follows existing socioeconomic divides rather than breaking them.