European investors shift to crypto for long-term wealth
4.2 Investments Surveys show 19% of European crypto investors now prefer digital assets for long-term wealth, while real estate remains the top choice. U.S. investors still favor retirement accounts and view crypto as risky.
Recent surveys by OKX highlight a notable shift in European investment strategies. According to the data, 19% of European crypto investors now prefer digital assets for long-term wealth creation, compared to just 8% who opt for traditional retirement plans. In contrast, U.S. investors remain more conservative, with 21% still favoring retirement accounts and only 12% choosing cryptocurrencies. Real estate continues to be the most popular wealth-building asset, selected by 34% of respondents in both regions. Nearly half of European investors plan to increase their cryptocurrency holdings in the coming years, signaling growing confidence in digital assets. The surveys, which included 1,932 adults from the U.S., France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland, reveal a clear generational and regional divide in investment preferences. While digital assets are gaining traction in Europe, 77% of American investors still consider crypto investments in retirement plans to be risky. These findings reflect the attitudes of individuals already experienced in crypto investing.
