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Roughly 55 million US adults currently own crypto, and a substantial majority of them say digital assets have improved their lives, according to the 2025 State of Crypto Holders Report commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association.  The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, found that about 21% of the US population owns crypto, and 76% of the holders believe their experience with digital assets has had a positive personal impact. The poll surveyed 53,805 US adults to identify a representative sample of 10,000 current crypto holders. It is the largest survey to date and reflects a broad demographic range.  The survey revealed that 67% of holders were under 45 years old, while 15% were over the age of 55, considerably different from a few years ago, when those over the age of 45 were represented in a single-digit percentage. Meanwhile, gender disparity is also falling, with women accounting for 31% of crypto holders, compared to men accounting for 67% of holders.  Ownership also grew across all income levels, with households earning less than $75,000 annually now accounting for 26% of crypto-owning households. The report highlighted that the low bar of entry had helped adoption in the lower-income groups. Beyond investment The report highlighted that crypto use is not limited to investment. About 39% of holders use it to make purchases, and 96% of those do so at least once a year. Additionally, 31% use crypto to send money to family or friends, and 31% accept it as payment in business transactions.  Half of all respondents said they were first drawn to crypto by curiosity about the technology, while 60% cited investing in their financial future as the primary motivation for entry. The report also showed a diversified pattern of holdings. While 11% of holders own over $100,000 in crypto, 55%…

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