Over 1 Million Australians Own Cryptos According to Recent Roy Morgan Survey

According to a study conducted by Australian research firm Roy Morgan, over one million Australians now own cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Cardo, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.

The February survey investigated Australians’ investments and revealed that 5 percent, or just over one million Australians over the age of 18, now own at least one cryptocurrency. Over two-thirds, or 742,000 (69 percent), of Australian crypto investors are men, compared to only 332,000 (31 percent) who are women, indicating a massive gender difference when it comes to crypto investments.

Most Crypto Investors In Australians Are Younger Than 35

The study revealed that people under 35 were more likely to be holders of cryptocurrencies, with over one-in-10 people in this cohort. Participants over 35 were less likely to be invested in digital assets, but still made up 40 percent of the total investor market, including 296,000 aged 35-49 (28 percent of all investors) and 138,000 aged 50 and older (13 percent).

Older Cohort Has Biggest Average Crypto Investments

Although they might be less likely to invest in cryptocurrencies, Australians aged 35 and older are a significant part of the crypto market in the country, given the average size of their investments.

The study revealed that participants aged 50 and older had the largest average crypto investments, averaging around A$56,000. The volume of investments in this cohort means the value of all crypto holdings of people aged 50 and up is around A$7.6 billion, higher than any other age group and accounting for 35 percent of the total market.

Although more inclined to invest in cryptocurrencies, Australians aged 18-24 only hold an average of A$2,600, making the total value of investments for this group just A$630 million, or about three percent of the total market valuation.

The market shares for Australians aged 25-34 and 35-49 were similar, with the former cohort averaging about A$18,200, while those in the latter group came in at A$21,600. Those aged 25-34 were more likely to invest in the market and thereby made up A$7 billion, or 32 percent, while those aged 35-49 owned A$6.4 billion, or 30 percent.

Gender Differences Are Significant

The analysis by gender revealed that men’s average investments totalled A$23,400, almost double those of women (A$12,800). This gender disparity shows that men hold 81 percent (A$17.4 billion) of the market, while women own just 19 percent (A$4.2 billion).

The results of this study are significant and indicate positive sentiment toward crypto adoption, given that Australia lagged in the most recent global ‘Crypto Awareness’ survey, although another 2021 survey revealed that most Australians still have no idea about cryptos or NFTs.

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