70% of Americans wouldn't consider owning cryptocurrency
Core finding
Most Americans want no part of cryptocurrency. Seven-in-ten (70%) say they would not consider owning any type of crypto, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, according to a Verasight survey of 807 U.S. adults conducted in March 2026.
The remaining 30% say they would consider it.
Topline distribution
70% of Americans wouldn't consider owning cryptocurrency.
Would you ever consider owning any type of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum?
n = 807 · Mar 6–16, 2026 · MoE ±3.8%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Mar 6–16, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 807 |
| Margin of error | ±3.8% |
| Module | Module 1: Technology, Finance, & Media |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044
Would you ever consider owning any type of cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum?
Cite this question
Verasight Client Omnibus Survey #2026-044, fielded March 6-16, 2026, N=807 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.8%.