Friday Seminar - "Who Invests in Crypto? Wealth, Financial Constraints, and Risk Attitudes" - Marco Di Maggio (Imperial College)
"Who Invests in Crypto? Wealth, Financial Constraints, and Risk Attitudes"
Abstract:We provide a first look into the drivers of household cryptocurrency investing. Analyzing consumer transaction data for millions of U.S. households, we find that, except for high income early adopters, cryptocurrency investors resemble the general population. These investors span all income levels, with most dollars coming from high-income individuals, similar to equity investors. High past crypto returns and personal income shocks lead to increased cryptocurrency investments. Higher household-level inflation expectations also correlate with greater crypto investments, aligning with hedging motives. For most U.S. households, cryptocurrencies are treated like traditional assets.
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