A recent study suggests that individuals who own cryptocurrency are more likely to exhibit 'dark tetrad' personality traits. The research, which surveyed 2,001 American adults, found that crypto investors are predominantly male, tend to rely on fringe social media sources, believe in conspiracy theories, and often feel victimized. Among the traits associated with cryptocurrency ownership are narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism - collectively known as the 'dark tetrad'. The study also highlighted characteristics such as maleness, argumentativeness, higher income, and feelings of victimhood as common among crypto owners. While the researchers acknowledged the limitations of their sample size and self-reported data, they emphasized the potential for further exploration into the motivations behind cryptocurrency investments. Published in PLOS ONE, the study titled 'The political, psychological, and social correlates of cryptocurrency ownership' sheds light on the intriguing link between personality traits and crypto ownership. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news