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02.
Trust and Intent Data
Interest, Trust, and Purchase Intent in 2026. From curiosity to confidence.

HOW DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CRYPTOCURRENCY INDUSTRY TODAY?

75
%
Proven Reliable
69
%
Established/Mature
63
%
Integrated Into
Traditional Finance

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of holders report greater interest compared to 2025, demonstrating that hands-on experience with crypto is driving people to explore new use cases.

That confidence shows up in how holders describe the industry. Three-quarters (75%) consider crypto proven and reliable, and roughly the same share view the industry as established and integrated into traditional finance.

HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO USE CRYPTOCURRENCY IN THE NEXT YEAR?

The confidence extends forward, too. Nine in ten (90%) holders intend to purchase more crypto in the next year, with more than half planning to buy up to $5,000. But the more telling figure is further down the list: 37% plan to send crypto to employees.

When a technology starts showing up in payroll conversations, the use case has moved well beyond personal finance.

Skepticism has not vanished, but the data show it is being overtaken by practical, everyday use.