PANews reported on October 10 that according to Cointelegraph, a report released by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) showed that despite market fluctuations, global retail investors’ cryptocurrency holdings have grown significantly since 2020. The survey showed that 15 of 24 jurisdictions reported that 10% or more of retail investors held cryptocurrency last year, while six countries had holding rates of more than 30%. In comparison, this proportion was only 1%-5% in 2020.
IOSCO pointed out that despite the market turmoil such as the "crypto winter" in 2022, retail investors, especially young and male investors, remain interested in crypto assets. The report calls for strengthening investor education and raising awareness of risks such as market volatility, fraud and lack of supervision.