OKX survey shows Gen Z and Millennials far more trusting of crypto platforms than Baby Boomers.
Younger Americans Trust Crypto Far More Than Banks, OKX Survey Finds
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OKX released survey results in the United States on January 21, 2026 showing 40% of Gen Z and 41% of Millennials give crypto platforms high trust scores (7+), versus just 9% of Baby Boomers, while 74% of Boomers rate legacy banks highly and only about one in five younger adults report high trust in banks.
The survey finds younger cohorts growing more confident year‑over‑year—40% of Gen Z and 36% of Millennials plan to increase crypto trading in 2026—and highlights differing trust drivers (platform security for younger users, regulation for Boomers), suggesting generational preferences could reshape how Americans save, invest and move $15 trillion in coming years.
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🧭 FAQs
• When and where was the OKX survey conducted? The survey of 1,000 Americans was conducted in January 2026 in the United States.
• How much more do younger Americans trust crypto versus Boomers? Gen Z and Millennials are about five times more likely than Boomers to highly trust crypto platforms.
• What share of Gen Z plan to increase crypto trading in 2026? About 40% of Gen Z plan to increase crypto trading in 2026.
• What do Boomers cite as their top trust concern? Boomers prioritize regulation and legal protection as their top trust concern in the United States.
