According to Odaily, a study conducted by consumer insight company Protocol Theory and cryptocurrency exchange Easy Crypto has found that nearly 50% of New Zealanders own or are considering investing in cryptocurrency in the future. The study revealed that 16% of respondents said they could invest a small amount of money in real estate over time. In contrast, nearly 60% of respondents believed they could invest a small amount in cryptocurrency.
The research also showed that people are willing to consider alternative assets, with only 20% of respondents believing that the only safe investment is government-guaranteed investments. This indicates that they are increasingly considering alternative assets to increase their wealth. Furthermore, 26% of the surveyed New Zealanders believe that cryptocurrency makes everyone more equal. The study provides a clear indication of the growing interest and trust in cryptocurrency as a viable investment option among New Zealanders.