FINRA survey finds declining crypto purchase intent among US investors

The intention of U.S. investors to purchase cryptocurrency has weakened, according to a report from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), as reported by Cointelegraph. While the percentage of U.S. investors who bought crypto remained steady at 27% between 2021 and 2024, the proportion considering a new or additional purchase fell from 33% to 26%. The report also highlighted a notable drop among institutional investors with a high-risk appetite, with their participation falling from 12% in 2021 to 8% in 2024. FINRA attributed the trend to a growing preference for safe-haven assets amid current interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty. The findings are based on a survey of 2,861 U.S. investors and 25,539 adults conducted between July and December 2024.