I don’t get surprised easily by financial trends anymore, but the fact that 62% of those planning to invest in crypto ETFs are millennials? That really got my attention. It says something important about how this generation views money, risk, and their future.
The truth is, crypto feels less like a gamble to them and more like a calculated risk that matches their values. These aren’t your typical stock traders, they’re picking investments that resonate with them, and crypto fits well into that picture.
It makes sense if you think about it.
Millennials grew up watching financial systems fall, from the 2008 Crisis to housing market crashes. They don’t trust the old ways. And honestly, traditional assets like stocks and bonds may be stable, but they don’t offer the same potential freedom that crypto does. There’s an appeal in decentralized finance, in taking control. You don’t need to rely on banks—you’re in charge. The same can’t be said for the average stock portfolio.
The older generations are starting to dip their toes in.
Gen X 44%.
That’s important, but not surprising, since they have experience with both the digital and traditional worlds.
Boomers Only 15%.
Not a big deal, but they were never known for taking risks.
Still, despite ALL this hope, there is some doubt. Crypto ETFs are still subject to ups and downs. Just look at the recent withdrawals.
Is it too early to call them the future of investing? Maybe, but the younger investors don’t seem to care—they’re all in, and that might be what changes everything.
Anyways, none of this is financial advice, just my opinions based on statistics I read today.