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Federal Reserve: 10% Of U.S. adults used or held crypto in 2025, highest since 2022
A new Federal Reserve report reveals that 10% of American adults used or held cryptocurrency in 2025, marking an increase from 7% in 2024. The rise is attributed to the influence of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which have drawn retail investors back into digital assets.
Published 2026-05-19 05:13 UTCUpdated 2026-05-19 17:50 UTC
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Overview
A new Federal Reserve report reveals that 10% of American adults used or held cryptocurrency in 2025, marking an increase from 7% in 2024. The rise is attributed to the influence of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which have drawn retail investors back into digital assets.
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1.03
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
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2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
50%
Why now
- Data reflects the latest Federal Reserve survey for 2025
- Coincides with increased ETF offerings impacting crypto market participation
- Signals potential for further regulatory and market developments in crypto adoption
Why it matters
- Indicates growing mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency in the U.S.
- Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are effective in attracting retail investors
- Highlights shifting trends in retail investor behavior toward digital assets
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Fed survey: 10% of U.S. adults used or held crypto in 2025
Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-05-19 17:50 UTC
🔥 BIG: 10% of Americans used or invested in crypto in 2025, the highest level since 2022, according to a new Federal Reserve report.
cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-05-19 07:01 UTC
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