OKX Survey: Majority of Young US Investors Eyeing Crypto Expansion
A new OKX survey reveals strong intent among young US investors to increase crypto holdings over the next five years.
A new OKX survey reveals strong intent among young US investors to increase crypto holdings over the next five years. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by TronWeekly, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:15:02 UTC.
The survey highlights a generational shift in wealth perception, with younger investors increasingly favoring crypto over traditional assets like property for long-term wealth building.
- 51% of US and European investors plan to increase crypto allocations in the next five years.
- 70% of US investors under 45 intend to grow their crypto holdings.
- Gen Z ranks crypto as the top asset for lasting wealth.
The OKX survey, which polled 1,932 investors in the US and Europe, reveals that more than half of respondents intend to increase their cryptocurrency investments over the next five years.
The trend is even more pronounced among younger investors, with 70% of Americans under 45 planning to expand their crypto portfolios. This suggests a significant generational shift in how wealth is perceived and managed.
Gen Z respondents ranked crypto as the top asset for building lasting wealth, although property remains the most popular wealth symbol across all age groups.
The findings come at a time when the total cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.68 trillion, with the overall market showing a relatively flat trend. 
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has seen a modest 0.43% increase in the past 24 hours.
The survey results indicate a growing acceptance and interest in cryptocurrencies among younger investors, who appear to be more open to diversifying their portfolios with digital assets compared to older generations.
OKX Survey: Majority of Young US Investors Eyeing Crypto Exp — questions & answers
What percentage of US investors plan to increase crypto holdings?
70% of US investors under 45 intend to grow their crypto holdings, according to the OKX survey.
How does crypto compare to property as a wealth symbol?
While crypto is gaining popularity, property remains the most popular wealth symbol overall.
What is the current state of the crypto market?
The total crypto market cap is $2.68 trillion, with Bitcoin up 0.43% in the past 24 hours.
Which outlets reported this story?
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